Aquatics Instructor/Lifeguard (Part-time)

Lenox Hill Neighborhood • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is hiring a part-time Aquatics Instructor/Lifeguard for its Fitness and Aquatics department. The department provides fitness and aquatics programming for clients in facilities at the organization’s headquarters, including a swimming pool, gymnasium, and fitness center. Reporting directly to the Fitness and Aquatics Manager, this position primarily teaches and leads swim lessons for preschool learners and helps ensure client safety through operational oversight and programming. The role also supports aquatic programming for other client populations, including open swim, water aerobics, and fitness-related classes.

The position is scheduled for 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It is anticipated to be needed during the school year through June 2027, and schedules may change based on programmatic and operational needs. The salary is $29.61 per hour. Employment is contingent on a pre-employment background check; some positions require more extensive checks.

Requirements

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding (deep water) certificate or equivalent certification.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instruction (WSI) certificate or equivalent certification.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification or equivalent.
• Responding to Emergencies certification or equivalent.
• First Aid certification or equivalent.
• At least one year of professional swim instruction and lifeguarding experience.
• Ability to work 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily.
• A pre-employment background check is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching swimming lessons and providing instruction to youth.
• Spanish fluency.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver daily Early Childhood Center swim lessons, teaching water safety and foundational swimming skills to preschool children in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
• Lead aquatic skill development, recreational activities, and in-water swim instruction for assigned client populations.
• Prepare the pool for programming as needed, including helping instructors with class equipment, record keeping, and sign-in sheets.
• Interact courteously and professionally with members, guests, and staff while maintaining focus on pool surveillance.
• Participate in Fitness and Aquatics staff in-service training, including rescue drills, emergency rehearsals, and general staff meetings.
• Obey and enforce applicable New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene regulations, New York State laws, and Lenox Hill Neighborhood House policies while on duty.
• Provide care or assistance to pool patrons in distress within the scope of lifeguard training and the standards of certifying agencies and the NYC Department of Health.
• Inspect and monitor first aid supplies, rescue equipment, communications systems, and pool chemistry at the start of each shift and throughout operations.
• Ensure pool patron safety by wearing appropriate attire and constantly scanning the pool area for signs of distress.
• Immediately report incidents, accidents, complaints, and unsafe or unsanitary conditions to the Aquatics Coordinator or Director, verbally and in writing.
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of fitness and aquatics areas as needed, including hosing the deck, sweeping the pool, removing objects, keeping the deck clear, and vacuuming.
• Complete other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Fitness and Aquatics Manager.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities, including certifications and licenses, conferences, trainings, and lectures.
• Staff events and parties.
• Staff use of the fitness center and gym.
• Staff group fitness classes, swimming lessons, and lap swim.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed