Swim Instructor/LifeGuards

Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center; Oceanside, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center in Oceanside, NY is seeking a Swim Instructor. The role focuses on providing a safe, fun learning environment and instructing classes per JCC and ARC standards.

Responsibilities include safety of the learn-to-swim program, accurate attendance tracking, and timely class start/end. Certifications in lifeguarding and ARC First Aid/CPR/AED are required, WSI preferred. This is a part-time position with an hourly wage of $20–$25.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard certifications (Nassau County Lifeguard 1A/1B or Grade III) are required.
• ARC First Aid/CPR/AED certifications are required.
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of the instructional learn-to-swim program.
• Instruct class/lesson according to JCC and ARC standards.
• Maintain accurate attendance records using rosters.
• Complete submit all participant evaluations as required by Aquatics Director/ARC.
• Start and end class/lesson on time.
• Care and proper storage of equipment used during instruction.
• Promote the organization’s mission and values through actions and appearance.
• Engage in opportunities that positively impact member experience.
• Recognize emergencies and complete incident/accident reports when needed.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Emergency response

Follow instructions

Education

Nassau County Lifeguard 1A/1B or Grade III

ARC First Aid / CPR / AED

WSI preferred

Job description

Swim Instructor contributes to the organization’s success by providing a safe, fun, welcoming environment for the members and aquatic participants. The swim instructor is responsible for instructing a class/lesson according to the JCC and American Red Cross standards.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure the safety of the instructional learn-to-swim program.
• Instruct class / lesson according to the JCC and American Red Cross standards.
• Maintain accurate attendance records using provided rosters.
• Complete submit all participant evaluations as required by Aquatics Director / ARC
• Start and end class / lesson on time.
• Responsible for the care and proper storage of equipment used during instruction.
• Model and promote the organization’s mission, values, and guiding principles through appropriate appearance, words, and actions; and comply with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Engage in opportunities that positively impact the member experience.
• Recognize emergencies and respond effectively, completing necessary incident / accident reports.
• Employees must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Employees must be able to clearly and concisely communicate orally and in writing
• Employees must have the ability to recognize and respond quickly, effectively, and with sound judgment in emergencies

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Employees must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Employees must be able to clearly and concisely communicate orally and in writing
• Employees must have the ability to recognize and respond quickly, effectively, and with sound judgment in emergencies
• Employee must have the ability, strength, and endurance to perform daily physical duties, including, but not limited to the following, on a continuous and regular basis:
• Lifting of 50 pounds or greater;
• Moving objects or persons (of indeterminate weight);
• Walking;
• And reaching for objects
• Employees must have the ability to work outdoors and in potentially extreme temperatures, as necessary
• Employee must have the ability to focus and work efficiently in an environment with high noise levels and multiple interruptions
• Employees must have the ability to work outdoors and in potentially extreme temperatures, as necessary
• Employee must have the ability to focus and work efficiently in an environment with high noise levels and multiple interruptions

Required Education and Experience

• Nassau County Lifeguard 1A, 1B, or grade III
• ARC First Aid / CPR / AED
• WSI preferred

PART TIME ONLY – schedule flexible

$20 – $25 an hour

Job Types:

Part-time, Full-time

Salary:

$20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oceanside, NY 11572: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)