Summer Swim Instructor
About The Position
Imagine Swimming is NYC's premier learn-to-swim school, sharing a love of the water from infants to adults. Imagine was founded in 2002 by Casey Barrett, a Canadian Olympian and All-American, and Lars Merseburg, a member of the German National Swim Team who met in New York City after completing their NCAA and international swimming careers. The Imagine family is diverse and international. What unites us is our love for swimming. While backgrounds will always vary, everyone on staff shares the same language of the water. Our creative, child-led environment is guided by the needs of the students in each class, with an emphasis on learning through having fun in the water. Imagine Swimming features highly developed teaching methods and rigorous training, however, it is the teachers, in the moment, who must pass on our mantra - safe, fun, for life. Imagine Swimming is currently seeking Swim Instructors who can work weekdays mornings and weekends at our locations in Manhattan and our location in Brooklyn in Crown Heights through May until the end of August. You must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Previous aquatic teaching experience of 2-3 years is required and a competitive swimming background is a plus. Most importantly, we are seeking educators who emphasize individuality in the belief that it's the Singer, not the Song, and the presentation of the lesson is everything. Imagine Swimming adheres to the teachings of Reggio Emilia method of education, an Italian educational philosophy that places emphasis on focusing on the child, fostering imagination and encouraging their interaction with the natural world. Many of New York City’s top preschools have adopted this principle in their curriculum and we see this best expressed in the water – where every sense is engaged and the opportunities for exploration, and growth, are endless. With highly-developed teaching methods and rigorous training, it's the teachers - in the moment - who must pass along this love and knowledge of swimming long-term. Our 80-person instructor team reflect the New York City community itself—diverse, ambitious, top notch, and we consider ourselves fortunate to celebrate the aquatic world together. Sharing this love of the water is at the core of swim lessons at Imagine, rooted in play and creativity, and informs our mantra: Safe. Fun. For life.
Requirements
- You must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
- Previous aquatic teaching experience of 2-3 years is required
Nice To Haves
- Competitive swimming background is a plus.
- Most importantly, we are seeking educators who emphasize individuality in the belief that it's the Singer, not the Song, and the presentation of the lesson is everything.
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Excellent pay starting at $24/hour for weekday shifts and $26/hour for weekend shifts
- Retirement plan
- Training including in-water and classroom sessions
- Flexible shifts and opportunities for subbing
- Opportunities for advancement
- Annual performance evaluations with opportunities for hourly rate increases!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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