Water Safety Instructor

The Educational Alliance Inc. • New York, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The 14th Street Y is a vibrant Jewish community center located in Downtown Manhattan. Each year, tens of thousands of New Yorkers of all ages, races, and ethnicities come to 14Y as members, visitors, or partners to experience our high quality and varied programs centered around arts and culture, early childhood education, summer camps, fitness and aquatics, Jewish life, and older adult services. We are seeking a certified Water Safety Instructor to teach Learn to Swim classes and water safety according to our program standards and Aquatic industry standards. The WSI will also ensure health and safety of all clients in the pool and surrounding areas. The Water Safety Instructor must have a current water safety certification or equivalent certification to teach swimming through the duration of employment. The rates for this role are $30/hour for group lessons and $40/hour for individual lessons.

Requirements

• Water Safety Instructor certification or equivalent certificate to teach swimming is required.
• Current Life Guard, CPR, and First Aid certifications a plus
• Excellent customer service skills handling matters in courteous and friendly manner
• Ability to work early morning, evening and weekend schedule required (Between 10 – 17 hours a week)
• Team player and a passion to build relationships with individuals
• Knowledge of Aquatics industry practices
• Proactive, hands on approach, as well as a professional work ethic
• Self-motivated, highly efficient, strong attention to details
• Ability to work in high pressure environment autonomously

Responsibilities

• Teach Learn to swim group and individual classes as scheduled.
• Be responsible for safety of students
• Assess abilities of students to ensure appropriate level placement
• Ensure a positive learn to swim environment
• Be in the water with all classes
• Deliver excellent customer service to all members and clients at the 14th Street Y at all times.
• Guide customers in regards to established Aquatics protocols and procedures .
• Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants and guests.
• Attend Aquatics Staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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