Part-Time Water Safety Instructor — Lifeguard Certified

Bernikow JCC Staten Island; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island is seeking a part-time Water Safety Instructor. You will teach swimming, promote water safety, and support drowning prevention while developing professionally and serving the community.

Responsibilities include adapting teaching to ages and abilities, keeping rosters, coordinating with the Aquatics supervisor, and ensuring lifeguards are on duty. Required certifications include Red Cross Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, and CPR/First Aid/AED.

Qualifications

• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
• Current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications

Responsibilities

• Adapt teaching to participants' experience and abilities.
• Organize and direct activities to deliver high-quality instruction.
• Register students and verify class rosters.
• Maintain a first-name, engaging approach for the session.
• Communicate progress with parents and guardians.
• Enforce pool safety standards and facility rules.
• Submit lesson records to the Aquatics supervisor and Red Cross.
• Coordinate with the supervisor to improve teaching skills.
• Respond to emergencies quickly and assist as needed.
• Attend departmental meetings and ensure lifeguard coverage.

Skills

Swim instruction

Lifeguard experience

Communication skills

Adapt teaching styles

Emergency response

Job description

The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island is seeking a part-time Water Safety Instructor. You will teach swimming, promote water safety, and support drowning prevention while developing professionally and serving the community.

Responsibilities include adapting teaching to ages and abilities, keeping rosters, coordinating with the Aquatics supervisor, and ensuring lifeguards are on duty. Required certifications include Red Cross Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, and CPR/First Aid/AED.