Job Description
Swim Instructors with Butler Recreation & Wellness Aquatics provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate swim instruction to participants of varying ages and skill levels. Instructors are responsible for delivering structured lessons focused on water safety, skill progression, and confidence-building while maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment. Swim Instructors serve as positive role models, communicate effectively with participants and families, and support the overall success of the Aquatics program.
Work Schedule:
Flexible, primarily weekday evenings
Position Responsibilities:
- Instruct individual or group swim lessons using SAI Swim School and Stroke School curriculum
- Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
- Provide clear instruction, encouragement, and feedback to participants
- Communicate effectively with parents/guardians about student progress
- Prepare class materials and maintain daily lesson records
- Always monitor participants’ safety and respond appropriately in emergency situations
- Collaborate with aquatic staff and leadership team to improve program quality
Required Qualifications:
- Current Starfish Swimming Instructor (SSI) certification, or willingness to obtain certification prior to employment through a Butler University-provided course
- Strong swimming ability and comfort in deep and shallow water
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and guardians
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
- Previous experience teaching swim lessons
- Experience working with youth, families, or diverse ability levels
- Competitive swimming or aquatic instruction background
Expectations:
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Comply with University standards and policies.
Ensure confidentiality of information.
Commitment to Butler Recreation and Wellness’s Mission and Values
Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of vary beliefs
Behaviors, orientations, identities, body sizes, abilities, and cultural backgrounds
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Comply with University and department policies
Ensure confidentiality of information
Represent Butler University’s HRC Aquatics Center in a professional manner
Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.
Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University offers more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a thriving Butler for generations to come.
Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected category.
