**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 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6325484&targetURL=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuyOwZPNYShRZCu6cof-7mrVfVVmSuEiSPGDIgjGQl0qMwhQ/viewform) . Questions? Contact the Aquatics Office at swimming@bu.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6325484&targetURL=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._ _\#LI-DNP_ **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 (https://apptrkr.com/6325484)** Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) jeid-9688388ea5da9148b192f2ce5007febc