Swim Instructor

Commonpoint Queens; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community center seeks passionate Swim Instructors for the summer season at the Bay Terrace Pool Club. In this vital role, you will instruct swim lessons, ensuring the safety and progress of participants. Ideal candidates will possess American Red Cross certifications and have experience in swim instruction. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing community life and making a positive impact on individuals of all ages. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a commitment to safety and excellence in customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must hold American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.
• Experience in swim instruction or swim team participation is required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swim lessons and ensure participant safety.
• Evaluate students and submit progress reports.
• Maintain a professional appearance and high customer service standards.

Skills

Swim Instruction

Customer Service

Emergency Response

Education

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification

American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification

Job description

Swim Instructor
Position Type: Seasonal Part-Time | Location: Bay Terrace Center

Agency Overview:
Commonpoint is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family and communal life throughout New York City, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 100,000 members ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few. Commonpoint has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and over 80 sites in the five boroughs.

POSITION/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
Our seasonal Swim Instructors are an integral part of our team here at the Bay Terrace Pool Club for the summer months.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for instructing all swim lesson participants. This position is also responsible for the safety of each participant in the classes (private or group).
• Instructors are responsible for coming to work 15 minutes prior to their scheduled start time.
• Instructors are required to remain after class to answer participant and/or parent questions as needed and clean up supplies.
• Instructors evaluate students participating in swim lessons and submit completed report cards, skills sheets, and attendance information.
• Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
• Act immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.
• Presents professional appearance (bathing suit and open shoes) and attitude at all times, as well as maintaining a high standard of customer service.
• Track participant progress through American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim checklists.
• All other duties as assigned and appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: (We can offer both certification classes)

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification
• Previous experience on a swim team or with swim instruction

CONDITIONS:
This position requires staff to be in and around the facility’s outdoor pool for their shift during the summer months.

JOB DETAILS:

• Hourly Salary: $25.00
• Working schedule: 3-5 days per week
• Non-Union Position
• Location/s: Bay Terrace Center

Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed.

Commonpoint is an equal-opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to Valentina Lorca at [e-mail]. Please indicate “Swim Instructor” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.