Winter Swim Instructors

Great Neck Park District; Village of Great Neck (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

Great Neck Park District is seeking a Winter Swim Instructor to teach children ages 5–17 to swim safely and confidently. The instructor will lead swim lessons, teach proper swimming techniques and water safety, and help swimmers improve their skills in a safe and positive environment.

The role requires evening and weekend availability as listed, with current lifeguard and CPR/AED certifications. Prior instruction experience and strong communication skills are valued to foster a supportive

Qualifications

• Must be available Saturdays 11:30 AM–5:00 PM and Mondays–Thursdays 6:45 PM–10:00 PM.
• Current Lifeguard and CPR/AED certification.
• Previous swimming instruction experience preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Strong knowledge of water safety.
• Good communication and teaching skills.
• First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual and group swim lessons.
• Teach swimming skills and proper techniques.
• Assess swimmers' abilities and help them improve.
• Teach water safety and safe swimming practices.
• Keep track of attendance and swimmer progress.
• Work with lifeguards and other instructors to maintain a safe environment.
• Encourage and support swimmers as they build confidence.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED certification

Swimming instruction experience

Experience with children

Water safety knowledge

Communication skills

First Aid certification

Job description

About the Role:
The Winter Swim Instructor will teach children ages 5–17 how to swim safely and confidently. The instructor will lead swim lessons, teach proper swimming techniques and water safety, and help swimmers improve their skills in a safe and positive environment.

Qualifications:

• Must be available Saturdays from 11:30 AM–5:00 PM and Mondays–Thursdays from 6:45 PM–10:00 PM.
• Current Lifeguard and CPR/AED certification.
• Previous swimming instruction experience preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Strong knowledge of water safety.
• Good communication and teaching skills.
• First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Lead individual and group swim lessons.
• Teach swimming skills and proper techniques.
• Assess swimmers' abilities and help them improve.
• Teach water safety and safe swimming practices.
• Keep track of attendance and swimmer progress.
• Work with lifeguards and other instructors to maintain a safe environment.
• Encourage and support swimmers as they build confidence.