Swim Instructor

About Us
Hudson Valley Swim is a year-round aquatic instruction program serving swimmers from 4 months of age through adult. Our program uses a structured, proprietary curriculum focused on water safety, stroke development, and building lifelong confidence in the water. Our instructors are the heart of what we do.

The Role
We're looking for an experienced, energetic Swim Instructor to join our team in Tyler, TX. You'll work with swimmers across all skill levels and age groups — from infants and toddlers to adult learners — delivering high-quality instruction in a safe, fun, and encouraging environment. This is a part-time position with approximately 10-15 hours per week, with scheduling flexibility across days, evenings, and weekends.

What You'll Do

• Deliver structured swim lessons using our proprietary curriculum across all skill levels, including special needs swimmers

• Provide instruction for infants, toddlers, children, and adults — comfort and experience with all age groups is key

• Demonstrate proper technique and enforce water safety protocols at all times

• Track student progress and provide constructive feedback to participants and families

• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming pool environment

• Deliver excellent customer service in every interaction

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of swim instruction experience required, including experience with infant/toddler programming

• CPR certification required

• WSI certification strongly preferred

• Strong ability to work with children and adults of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities

• Knowledge of behavior management techniques

• Bilingual in Spanish is a significant plus

• Availability across a mix of day, evening, and weekend hours

What We Offer

• $16–$18/hr (commensurate with experience and certifications)

• 401(k) with matching — available to part-time staff

• Flexible scheduling built around your availability

• On-the-job training and curriculum support

• A team that's genuinely passionate about water safety and swimming

Work Location: In person — Tyler, TX