Swim Instructor Job Description
Position Type: Part-Time | Location: Central Queens (Varies by duties) | In-Person
Swim Instructors are key members of the Aquatics team and will report to the Director of Aquatics. The primary responsibilities are to provide private or group lessons to children and adults of all levels and abilities based on American Red Cross (ARC) standards and program requirements. They are expected to create a fun, nurturing and educational environment with hands-on learning and lesson planning from children to adults. Maintain supervision and care of each participant in the program. The instructor is directly responsible for communicating to the Director of Aquatics with any class concerns. Represent Commonpoint in a positive light at all times.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Responsible for instructing all swim lesson participants and ensuring safety of each participant in private or group classes.
* Arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled start time.
* Remain after class to answer participant or parent questions as needed, and clean up supplies.
* Evaluate students participating in swim lessons.
* Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
* Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
* Maintain professional appearance (bathing suit and lifeguard shirt, and open shoes) and attitude at all times, providing a high standard of customer service.
* Perform all other duties as assigned and appropriate.
Qualifications & Requirements:
* Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate skills in swim lesson instruction.
* Ability to demonstrate skills as required for class content and use teaching aids such as kickboards.
* Ability to work independently, possess energy and enthusiasm.
* Ability to positively interact with the general public.
Working Conditions:
* Indoor pool environment.
* Essential physical requirements include handling small children in the water, ability to swim 25 yards, lifting up to 50 lbs, standing and stooping for periods of time.
* Physical effort ranges from sedentary to heavy; lifting up to 50 pounds for some tasks.
* Work weekends and nights may be required as regular part of the job.
* No traveling required for this position.
Job Details:
* Hourly Salary: $22.00-$40.00, depending on experience and certifications.
* Working schedule: e.g., Saturday and Sunday, 12pm-4pm; Monday-Friday, 3pm-7pm.
* Non-Union Position.
* Location: Commonpoint Central Queens, 67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills, NY, 11375.
Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer.
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