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 **
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Required Skills
Required Certification:
Preferred Certification:
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 Experience
Required Certification:
Preferred Certification:
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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