<p>Budget Title Swim Instructor Campus Title Swim Instructor School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of Department Athletics Staff Sub-Type Staff & Administration Salary Level No Response Salary Range $22/hour Salary Determination</p> <p>Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.</p> <p>Position Effort Part-Time (enter FTE below) If Part-Time, enter FTE:</p> <p>1</p> <p>Is this a temporary position? Yes If Temporary, enter End Date: 09/01/2026 Position Summary</p> <p>SUNY Cortland is accepting applications for part-time, temporary Swim Instructors. Successful candidates will be responsible for teaching water safety and aquatic skills to participants.</p> <p>What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?</p> <ul> <li>Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency. </li><li>Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement. </li><li>SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval. </li><li>Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding. </li><li>Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings </li></ul> <p>Major Responsibilities</p> <p>Swim instructors will teach water safety and aquatic skills to participants. Preference is given to candidates with current certification in swim instruction (i.e. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor), previous certification (expired), and experienced water safety/swim instructors. Orientation, In-service training is required at least once a semester, more if deemed necessary by a supervisor.</p> <p>Functional and Supervisory Relationships</p> <p>Will report to the facility/program supervisor, and head swim coach.</p> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Certified as a water safety educator </li></ul> <p>or</p> <ul> <li>Past teaching experience in aquatics </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Certification as a water safety educator.</p> <p>About the University EEO Statement</p> <p>The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.</p> <p>Job Close Date</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Posting Number S23350 Review Start Date 06/09/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/10203</p> <p>Special Instructions</p> <p>Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>If you are a certified as a water safety educator, please upload your certification when applying.</p>