Group Swimming Instructor

Riverdale-Ym-Ywha; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverdale YM-YWHA is seeking a Group Swimming Instructor to plan lessons and maintain a positive learning environment. You will supervise an in-person class, ensure safety, and support participants in building swimming skills.

The role is part-time and requires working 2–3 days per week, with occasional evenings and holidays. Applicants should bring enthusiasm, strong customer service, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, enthusiastic demeanor at all times.
• Strong customer service while enforcing policies and procedures.
• Ability to arrive early to shifts and maintain readiness.
• Maintain a safe, orderly instructional environment for participants.
• Keep pool area and equipment clean and organized.
• Teach swimming techniques in age- and skill-appropriate ways.
• Assess and report swim levels of participants.

Responsibilities

• Teach age- and skill-appropriate swimming techniques using hydrodynamic principles.
• Plan lessons that foster a growth-driven learning environment.
• Maintain safety and organization during instruction.
• Ensure cleanliness of pool area and equipment.
• Monitor and report participant swim levels to the Director.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Customer service

Safety minded

Education

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification

Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid certification (preferred)

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Riverdale Y enriches lives by cultivating universally-shared values central to Jewish life, through educational, cultural, wellness, and service programs for all.

Our Values:

We build and strengthen community.

We create a space of belonging, where everyone feels respected and appreciated for who they are.

We have a responsibility to care for one another, in our local community and in our world.

We nurture our minds, bodies and souls.

We are committed to lifelong learning and growth.