Deck Supervisor – Harlem

THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO Sick time only

Job summary

The Boys Club of New York is seeking a Part Time Deck Supervisor in New York, NY to lead BCNY’s Learn to Swim program and related aquatic activities for members aged 7–21. The role focuses on safety, skill development, and program quality within Clubhouse policies.

Responsibilities include supervising part-time staff, delivering Learn To Swim and lifeguard training, ensuring pool safety, and maintaining records with the City of New York Department of Health. 25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum one season as aquatics director/deck supervisor at a NYS camp or program.
• Two seasons lifeguard experience with multiple lifeguards present, or 18 weeks lifeguard experience with multiple lifeguards.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Current lifeguard supervision and management certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Recreation/Physical Education or related field desirable.
• Minimum 3 years related work experience, preferably with youth.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to a collaborative team-oriented management approach.
• Demonstrated experience with activity planning and youth development.
• Understanding of strengths-based approaches to youth development.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and supervise an age-appropriate aquatics program for members.
• Facilitate and teach Learn To Swim, Lifeguard Training, Swim Team Practice, etc.
• Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe learning environments.
• Evaluate members' skills and adjust coaching techniques.
• Ensure pool safety and sanitary conditions; maintain DOH records.
• Select, train, and manage part-time staff and volunteers.
• Ensure compliance with laws, BCNY policies, and procedures.
• Recommend and procure materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Compile regular reports on activities and attendance.
• Maintain necessary certifications (CPR, AED, Lifeguard, WSI).
• Lead staff meetings and trainings; foster teamwork.
• Create a positive work atmosphere and uphold safety policies.

Skills

Aquatics program management

Lifeguard supervision

Staff supervision

Communication skills

First Aid/CPR/AED

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation/Physical Education or related field

Tools

CPR/AED certification

Lifeguard supervision certification

Job description

Position Deck Supervisor Location 321 East 111thSt New York NY 10029 Salary Range 30 per hour Employment Type Part Time Non Exempt Schedule25 hours per week

About Us

Since 1876 The Boys Club of New York BCNY has been partnering with boys and young men in after school weekend and summer programs that support youth growth and development BCNYs two well equipped clubhouses in East Harlem and Flushing and its wilderness camp in Harriman State Park offer activities and programs remarkable in their range From swimming to robotics and enjoying ice skating in Central Park and a trip to the theatre on Saturdays BCNY programs and events deepen interests and skills and are free of charge to members and their families With the increase in youth directly impacted by the shelter and homelessness crisis in New York City BCNY is dedicated to increasing equitable access to its free high quality youth programs that foster brave spaces where boys and young men can connect have fun and build lifelong friendships with peers and mentor Part of that mission is our commitment to BCNYs expansion sites in the Bronx and Brooklyn that engage members within their communities with the same youth centered ethos the organization is known for Our dedicated and highly skilled staff and our professional advisory council have made BCNY a leader in youth programming across the field and we invite you join our team as we partner with boys and young men as they journey through their childhoods and our clubhouses

Job Summary

Reporting to the Physical Education Director the Deck Supervisor is responsible for management of BCNYs Learn to Swim Program as well as other aquatic activities for members ages 7 21 Activities should focus on the physical social and educational development of BCNY members Heshe will collect and data to assist in identifying needs prior to planning implementing monitoring and evaluating programs designed to encourage safe swimming and healthy lifestyles

Responsibilities

• Administer and supervise an age appropriate aquatics program for members including all elements of instructional swim specialized swim activities as necessary and swim team preparation training and competition to ensure they meet stated objectives and member needs and interests
• Facilitate and teach rostered aquatics programs Learn To Swim Lifeguard Training Swim Team Practice etc and monitor attendance in adherence to Clubhouse policies and other scheduled programs
• Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe orderly and effective environments for learning
• Evaluate members skills and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of aquatics; adjust coaching techniques based on the strengths and weaknesses of swimmers
• Ensure the required safety and sanitary conditions of the swimming pool are met during program hours and record and maintain information as required by the City of New Yorks Department of Health relative to the operation of swimming pools
• Select train and manage all part time staff and volunteers working with boys including evaluating and assessing their needs for ongoing professional development; managing staff schedules and ensuring adequate coverage of the swimming pool and locker room areas
• Ensure staff members and department operations remain in compliance with federal state and local regulations as well as BCNY policies and procedures
• Recommend order authorize and assume the purchase of materials supplies and equipment designed to meet member needs
• Compile regular reports reflecting all activities attendance and participation
• Maintain all necessary certifications on an on going basis prior to expiration CPR AED Lifeguard WSI Pool Operator etc
• Lead professional development staff meetings and trainings for part time staff as needed
• Create a positive work atmosphere that fosters teamwork and a constructive exchange of ideas
• Ensure that all staff members adhere to behavior discipline and safety policies

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Have a minimum of one season of previous experience as an aquatics directordeck supervisor at a New York State childrens camp or program
• two seasons of previous experience consisting of at least 12 weeks as a childrens camp lifeguard which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time; or 18 weeks of previous experience as a lifeguard at a swimming pool or bathing beach which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time
• Hold an accepted and current First AidCPRAED Certification
• Current certification in a training course for lifeguard supervision and management as described below
• Bachelors degree in RecreationPhysical Education or related field desirable
• Minimum 3 years related work experience preferably working with youth
• Previous experience supervising staff
• Excellent communication critical thinking and decision making skills
• Commitment to a collaborative team oriented management approach
• Demonstrated experience with activity planning facilitation and working with a like population
• Understanding of strengths based approaches to youth development
• Demonstrated leadership skills

What We Offer

• PTO Sick time only

The Boys Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other status protected by law If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation please contact Human Resources