If you’re interested in joining the team, here’s what you need to know!
Job Requirements for Springfield
As an AquaMobile swim instructor in Springfield, you will need:
- Up to date First Aid & CPR certification: Be prepared for the pool by getting your two-year certification from an American Red Cross approved organization. Check out Affordable Classes and Kim and Gail’s CPR for courses in your area.
- Current Swim Instructor/Lifeguard certification: Pass an accredited certification course presented by American Aquatics & Safety Training or the American Red Cross. The City of Springfield and the Springfield Jewish Community Center have classes available.
- Access to reliable transportation: Springfield Area Transit Company (a bus system with 43 different routes that connects Springfield to the rest of Hampden County), Uber/Lyft (rideshare services), cab (Yellow Cab of Springfield, Ace Taxi, etc.), personal car
- Two or more years of swim teaching/coaching and/or lifeguarding experience
- A love for swimming and a passion for teaching
Applicants who don’t meet the following requirements will still be considered for the role, providing all relevant qualifications/checks are obtained prior to starting.
Become a swimming instructor in Springfield
AquaMobile Instructor Core Values
At AquaMobile, we're passionate about ensuring every student has the best possible experience in and out of the water. That's why we pride ourselves on our strong, core values.
- Building Confidence Through Sport: Using positive reinforcement and encouragement, our swimming instructors promote self-confidence to foster a safe and comfortable learning environment.
- Water Safety: By possessing the proper certifications and integrating water safety skills as the foundation of every lesson, our swimming instructors ensure lessons are safe and fun for all ages.
- Flexibility and Responsibility: Our instructors have the flexibility to set their own schedules. All we ask is that you maintain up-to-date availability on your AquaMobile profile.
- Hands-On Teaching: We believe the best way to learn is by participating. You can't learn to swim on dry land, so as an instructor, you'll be getting clients into the water right away!
- Customer Focused: We want our clients to be happy, so we adopt a customer-focused approach to lesson planning. Any customer feedback should be used to influence future sessions.
Key Springfield Swimming Networks for Instructors
Continually developing existing skills and learning new ones is an essential practice for a swimming instructor. Here are some helpful resources for skill improvement and swimming instructor certification in Springfield.
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YMCA of Greater Springfield
1500 Main St, Springfield, MA 01103, United States
Go for a swim or practice for competitions at this facility. Some classes allow you to get your CPR, First Aid and Lifeguarding certifications.
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Springfield Department of Parks and Recreation
200 Trafton Rd, Springfield, MA 01108, United States
The city has its own special programs for swimmers. Choose from classes that allow you to get a variety of jobs. Some of the courses include: Learn to Swim, Aquatic Fitness, Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor.
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Springfield College Athletics
263 Alden St, Springfield, MA 01109, United States
There are swim teams for both men and women at this educational institution. Practice hard and you might even make the team. There are also diving teams for those who prefer more of a specialty sport.
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Springfield Jewish Community Center
1160 Dickinson St, Springfield, MA 01108, United States
The pool at this community center is popular among locals. There’s plenty of space for competitive swimmers to train and connect. The center also hosts Water Safety Instructor courses.
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Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness
155 Ashley Ave, West Springfield, MA 010809
Go work out at this gym that offers a variety of classes in its pool. Swimming lessons and water safety programming are some of the highlights.
Swimming Careers in Springfield
Sometimes you can love something so much that you want to turn it into a career! Here are some of the options for swimming careers in Springfield.
- Aviation Rescue Swimmer: Join the navy as a swimmer this season. Work on the ships and dive to save those in danger. You will be trained in water rescue and will have opportunities for additional learning along the way. Enlist in the U.S. Navy in Springfield to apply for this job.
- Water Slide Attendant: With a plethora of water parks to work at, you can enjoy the sun and the water at this job. You will be responsible for monitoring guests going down the slides and keeping your area of the park clean. In Springfield, apply to Clarion Hotel & Aqua Lagoon Waterpark.
- Fisheries Habitat Specialist: Be sure the fish have a clean and safe home at this rewarding job. Our waters are important and protecting them is the least we can do for the wildlife. This Massachusetts State Government job is based in Springfield.
- Scuba Diving Mate: Divers will rejoice as they show newcomers to the sport what to do. You will be responsible for keeping divers safe as they get on and off the boat. East Coast Dive Charter in Gloucester isn’t far from Springfield.
- Pool Director: In this role, you will be responsible for training pool staff and making sure guests are safe. You must have up-to-date certifications and experience in a management role. Check out Springfield JCC and city pools when you’re on the hunt for this job.

