Water Safety Instructor | Part Time| Greensboro Aquatic Center

Position Summary

There are three divisions in the instructor staff: 1) Water Safety Instructors (GAC swim lessons) and Water Fitness Instructors (fitness classes) and 3) GAC and Guilford County Learn To Swim Instructor (Water Safety Instructors for Guilford County Learn to Swim report to the GCLTS Coordinator).

Duties

• Teach and execute GAC-related swim lessons—group, private, and adaptive.
• Operate as deck coordinator when not teaching to notify parents of deck changes/requirements.
• Adapt at the front desk to help with swim lesson registration and questions.
• Create and track attendance reports and assessment cards for GAC programming.
• Act as a lead instructor to mentor younger staff.
• Aid with Guilford County Schools' 2nd Grade Learn to Swim Program as deck coordinator or instructor at the GAC or off-site locations.
• Aid with instructor recruitment, retention, and staff trainings.
• Teach WSI and LG classes if applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of related experience teaching.
• Must complete a recognized Water Safety Instructor certification course offered by organizations such as the American Red Cross, the YMCA, or the Royal Life Saving Society.
• Must hold current certifications in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in swimming skills, including various strokes (such as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly) and water safety techniques.

About The Venue

Since its grand opening in 2011, the Greensboro Aquatic Center (GAC) has emerged as one of the top aquatic facilities in the nation. A state-of-the-art facility featuring cutting-edge concepts in aquatic design, the GAC is located on the campus of the Greensboro Complex, the premier sports and entertainment facility in the Southeast. Built at a cost of nearly $19 million, the GAC brings together all major aquatic sports—competitive swimming and diving, water polo, synchronized swimming, and other unique sports—all in one venue.

Benefits

Benefits for part-time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

Pay

This role will pay an hourly rate of $16.00-$18.00.

Schedule

The position will remain open until July 17th, 2026.