Group Swimming Instructor

Riverdale YM-YWHA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A community center in New York is seeking a Group Swimming Instructor to create a safe and positive learning environment. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, enforcing policies, and teaching swimming techniques based on participants' age and skill. Ideal candidates should possess certifications in Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instruction and be enthusiastic about customer service. This role is part-time, requires 2-3 days a week commitment, and offers a competitive hourly wage of $30 – $35.

Qualifications

• Age 16 or older.
• Currently certified in Lifeguarding, CPR, AED, and First Aid.
• Participating in ongoing education activities.
• Familiarity with emergency action plans.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and organized instructional environment.
• Teach age and skill-appropriate swimming techniques.
• Report to work a minimum of 10 minutes before shift.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Customer service

Swimming techniques

Ability to lift 30+ pounds

Education

Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Water Safety Instructor certification

Job description

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Group Swimming Instructor is responsible for lesson planning that facilitates a positive and growth driven learning environment. The primary function of the Instructor will be to maintain a safe and organized instructional environment for class participants.

Key Responsibilities

In coordination and consultation with the Director/Asst. Director, include:

• Embodying an outgoing and enthusiastic personality at all times.
• Strong customer service while enforcing all policies and procedures.
• Reporting to work in uniform a minimum of ten minutes prior to the assigned shift.
• Maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment for all participants.
• Cleanliness of the pool area and instructional equipment.
• Teaching age and skill appropriate swimming techniques utilizing hydrodynamic principles.
• Assessing and reporting swim level of participants.

Qualities and Qualifications

• Age 16 or older.
• Currently certified Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid (preferred).
• Currently certified Water Safety Instructor (preferred).
• Being familiar with the facility Emergency Action Plan.
• Participating in continuing education activities through both internal and external sessions to promote an on-going development of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for instructors.
• Physical effort required for daily duties includes lifting heavy weights, squatting, bending, reaching, spotting, and prolonged standing/walking.
• Must be able to lift and/or move 30+ pounds.

Salary

$30 – $35 per hour.

This is a part-time, in-person role, two to three days a week, with occasional evenings and holidays throughout the year.

About The Riverdale YM-YWHA

The Riverdale Y is a 50,000 sq. ft. Jewish Community Center that provides educational, recreational, cultural, and wellness programming for children and adults of all ages. The Y features an early childhood center, camps and afterschool programs, senior center, performing arts center, and health & wellness center that includes cardio and free weight studios, group exercise classes, gymnasium, and swimming pool. The Riverdale Y is rooted in universal values central to Jewish life. We celebrate diversity and welcome the entire community.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Adriana Rexhepi at [e-mail].