Swim Coach - Field House Brooklyn

CHELSEA PIERS LP•New York, NY

7d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn features an Olympic-level gymnastics training space, state-of-the-art indoor boarded soccer fields, a warm-water, learn-to-swim pool, and multiple party/event spaces. We are hiring Swim Coaches to join our Aquatics department in our 4' deep warm-water pool. We offer a variety of programming throughout the year. We are looking for part-time and seasonal experienced, dedicated and passionate swim coaches to teach water safety and proper swim techniques based on Chelsea Piers Swim School curriculum.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills
Superior customer service
Creative problem solving
Ability to multi-task and make critical decisions
Ability to work extended hours as needed
Must have a sense of urgency to ensure prompt responses to external and internal customers
Ability to work with children
Experience as a competitive swimmer or experience teaching swim lessons
Willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends

Responsibilities

Be vocal and animated: Bring energy and enthusiasm to each class you teach
Be punctual: Setting up your teaching area before the start of classes, cleaning up your area after class. Checking in with front desk for any new students or make-up lessons. Begin and end your classes and lessons on time
Skill Knowledge: A background in competitive swimming or teaching lessons is helpful but not required. Training in the Chelsea Piers Swim School curriculum is provided. Instructors must be willing and able to demonstrate and communicate the in water drills and stroke stages in the curriculum
Classroom Management: Able to organize your classes based on your swimmers abilities. Convey key points about swimming in articulate/age appropriate manner to swimmers
Teamwork: Be willing to help your teammates. Have the flexibility to teach in different classes to give the best possible instruction when asked
Be prepared for each class: Know your students names and where they are in the program progression. Be able to keep tidy notes about their progress that are accessible onsite
Complete progress reports and report cards to give valuable feedback to our customers by the designated deadlines established by the program director
Ability to teach in various pools of varying degrees
Attendance and participation during trainings: Ability and willingness to complete our training program. Attended and participate in all staff meetings and in-service trainings held throughout each semester