Part-Time Swim Coach — Energetic Instruction & Perks

Chelsea Piers Lp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation benefits

Calm App & Fitness membership

LinkedIn Learning access

Paid safe/sick time

Venue benefits

Job summary

Chelsea Piers Field House in Brooklyn is seeking part-time and seasonal swim coaches to teach water safety and swimming techniques using the Chelsea Piers Swim School curriculum.

The role requires energy, punctuality, strong communication, and the ability to work with children across levels; training is provided and scheduling includes varied shifts, including weekends.

Join a team dedicated to delivering life-changing athletic experiences in world-class facilities with additional venue benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Superior customer service.
• Creative problem solving.
• Ability to multi-task and make critical decisions.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Must have a sense of urgency to ensure prompt responses to external and internal customers.
• Ability to work with children.
• Experience as a competitive swimmer or experience teaching swim lessons.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Be vocal and animated: Bring energy and enthusiasm to each class you teach.
• Be punctual: Set up your teaching area before the start of classes, cleaning up your area and checking in with front desk for new students or makeup lessons.
• Skill Knowledge: Training provided; demonstrate in-water drills and stroke stages in curriculum.
• Classroom Management: Organize classes based on swimmers' abilities and convey key points clearly.
• Teamwork: Help teammates and be flexible to teach in different classes.
• Be prepared for each class: Know students' names and progression; keep tidy progress notes.
• Complete progress reports and report cards by deadlines established by the program director.
• Ability to teach in various pools.
• Attendance and participation during trainings and staff meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Creative problem solving

Multi-tasking

Urgency in responses

Work with children

Competitive swimming

Swim lesson experience

Weekend shifts

Job description

Chelsea Piers Field House in Brooklyn is seeking part-time and seasonal swim coaches to teach water safety and swimming techniques using the Chelsea Piers Swim School curriculum.

The role requires energy, punctuality, strong communication, and the ability to work with children across levels; training is provided and scheduling includes varied shifts, including weekends.

Join a team dedicated to delivering life-changing athletic experiences in world-class facilities with additional venue benefits.