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SWIM INSTRUCTOR, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Position Number: 6325488
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Health - Physical Education & Kinesiology

SWIM INSTRUCTOR, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Job Description
SWIM INSTRUCTOR, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
Boston, MA, United States
Tracking Code
25599936210625
Posted Date
6/25/2025
Salary Grade
Grade 42
Position Type
Part-Time

Make a splash and help others build confidence in the water! We're hiring Swim Instructors to join the aquatics team at Boston University's Fitness & Recreation Center (FitRec) - a dynamic and inclusive facility that promotes health, wellness, and lifelong fitness for the BU community and beyond.

As a Swim Instructor at FitRec, you'll provide high-quality, safe, and engaging swim instruction to children and adults at all levels. Our instructional programs serve a wide range of participants:

FitRec Swim School - for ages 6 months to 14 years
FitRec Swim Club - for ages approximately 8 to 16 years
Adult Swim Lessons and Group Classes

We're looking for enthusiastic, knowledgeable instructors passionate about helping swimmers grow and succeed.

In this role, you will:

Teach proper swim techniques and promote water safety
Offer clear, encouraging, and proactive feedback
Motivate participants to reach their personal swimming goals
Assess progress and adapt instruction to meet individual needs
Complete key administrative tasks such as lesson planning, tracking attendance, writing progress reports, and attending all scheduled staff trainings

Required Skills

Required Certification:

American Red Cross CPR/AED

Preferred Certification:

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

Pay starts at $18/hour.

Perks of working at FitRec include:

Free FitRec membership-enjoy access to our pools, fitness equipment, track, climbing wall, and group classes
A supportive team environment and opportunities to grow your teaching and leadership skills

Ready to teach what you love?

Fill out the online application form here.

Questions? Contact the Aquatics Office at swimming@bu.edu

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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Required Skills

Job Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Part-Time
Salary Grade: Grade 42

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315555