Aquatics Instructor

The Children's Village; Village of Dobbs Ferry (NY); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Children’s Village is seeking an Aquatics Instructor to deliver engaging swim lessons, promote water safety, and assist with daily pool operations at the Lanza Activities Center in Dobbs Ferry, NY.

You will work with youth to support aquatic training and certification courses, collaborate across departments to align programming with agency goals for safe, developmentally appropriate recreation and family services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; higher degree preferred.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, CPR, and First Aid required.
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Experience teaching swim lessons or working in an aquatic environment.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.

Responsabilités

• Deliver high-quality swim instruction and promote water safety.
• Support daily pool operations at the Lanza Activities Center.
• Assist youth aquatic training and certification courses.
• Collaborate across departments to enhance agency-wide recreation and family initiatives.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or related field

Description du poste

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Aquatics Instructor

Recreation Full Time Manual Labor Dobbs Ferry, NY, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $25.25 To $25.25 Hourly

Position Overview:

The Aquatics Instructor is responsible for delivering high‑quality swim instruction, promoting water safety, and supporting daily pool operations within the Lanza Activities Center. The role also supports youth aquatic training and certification courses. This position ensures that youth and families experience safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate aquatic programming aligned with the agency’s goals for skill‑building, therapeutic recreation, and positive youth development. The Aquatics Instructor collaborates across departments to enhance agency‑wide recreation and family initiatives.

Position Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or related field preferred. Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, CPR, and First Aid required. Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire. Experience teaching swim lessons or working in an aquatic environment required. Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification preferred. Strong communication skills with ability to engage youth in structured, supportive instruction. Valid NYS Driver’s License required.

The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.