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We are seeking skilled individuals to further our goals! Apply today to join our dynamic team.
Mobility Trainer
Location:
LIU 1 University Plz, Brooklyn, NY
4-5 hours / wk
Hours:
Start Date:
July 7, 2026
End Date:
August 13, 2026
Type:
Part Time, Seasonal
Program:
Swim Corps
Apply by:
June 1, 2026
Rate:
To be negotiated
Job Description:
Swim Corps is Rising Tide Effect’s earn-while-you-learn workforce development program for NYCHA youth, combining swim instruction, water safety education, job readiness, and wellness.
The Mobility Trainer will lead weekly movement and mobility sessions designed to help participants better understand how their bodies move, prevent injury, and build strength, balance, and body awareness. Sessions will focus on practical movement skills that translate into everyday life, swimming performance, and overall physical well-being.
The trainer will work with four groups of approximately 25 participants each. Each group must receive one hour of mobility and movement instruction per week over a six-week period. The trainer may structure sessions and group flow as appropriate to best support participant engagement and learning.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead weekly mobility and movement sessions for Swim Corps participants
Teach proper movement mechanics, flexibility, and injury prevention techniques
Help participants understand how movement patterns apply to daily activities and aquatic training
Adapt exercises to accommodate different fitness and mobility levels
Create an engaging, inclusive, and safe learning environment
Coordinate with program staff to align sessions with overall program goals
Minimum Requirements:
Must be legally allowed to work in the state of New York
Must pass a certified background check
Additional Preferences:
Experience teaching mobility, movement, fitness, or body mechanics to youth or groups
Strong understanding of safe movement practices and injury prevention
Ability to engage and manage groups of up to 25 participants
Strong communication and instructional skills
Reliable, punctual, and professional
Background in kinesiology, physical therapy, athletic training, movement education, or related field
Experience working with youth workforce or community-based programs
Experience working alongside aquatic or sports-based programs
What We Provide:
A safe, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment
Staff training
Free uniform
If you believe in our mission and think you could contribute, we encourage you to apply — even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description.
Last Updated:
February 13, 2026 at 8:20:09 PM
