Water Safety Aide (PT)

Location: Utica, NY
Job Type: Part-Time, 12-Month

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking Water Safety Aides in our Center for Corporate & Community Education. The Water Safety Aide will assist Water
Safety Instructors (WSI) for Red Cross Swim program levels guiding individuals
of diverse age groups in mastering essential swimming techniques. They will work under the supervision of the Water Safety Instructor who is
teaching the course. The Water Safety Aide will provide additional attention
and supervision to participants. They will help oversee students’
performance, and maintain records of attendance, progress and incidents.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Demonstrates the skills and proper swimming form being taught by the WSI;
Assists participants under the direction of the WSI;
Provides encouragement and motivation to learners;
Recognizes unsafe conditions and behaviors. Responds either by addressing or reporting situations to the Water Safety Instructor or program administrator;
Is knowledgeable of course objectives and materials;
Assists with clerical, supervisory and safety responsibilities;
Other duties as assigned.

This position requires weekday and Saturday availability. The work schedule for this position will be based on the needs of the department and the availability of the applicant.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Proficient swimming abilities
Comfortable being in the water
Effective communication skills
Ability to take direction and initiative, as well as remain alert and attentive
Weekday and Saturday availability
Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age, mature and responsible

Preferred Qualifications:

Current American Red Cross or equivalent Lifeguard or CPR and First Aid certification

Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Salary: $16.00 per hour

Review Start Date: 11/17/2025

Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action,
Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence,
equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in
which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities,
governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse,
multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and
differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing
students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of
people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds,
religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different
abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status
or on the basis of disability.