Principal Responsibilities:Job Overview:Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Group Swimming Instructor is responsible for lesson planning that facilitates a positive and growth driven learning environment. The primary function of the Instructor will be to maintain a safe and organized instructional environment for class participants.Key Responsibilities, in coordination and consultation with the Director/Asst. Director , include:
- Embodying an outgoing and enthusiastic personality at all times.
- Strong customer service while enforcing all policies and procedures
- Reporting to work in uniform a minimum of ten minutes prior to the assigned shift
- Maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment for all participants
- Cleanliness of the pool area and instructional equipment
- Teaching age and skill appropriate swimming techniques utilizing hydrodynamic principles
- Assessing and reporting swim level of participants
Minimum Qualifications:Qualities and Qualifications:
- Age 16 or older
- Currently certified Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid (preferred)
- Currently certified Water Safety Instructor (preferred)
- Being familiar with the facility Emergency Action Plan
- Participating in continuing education activities through both internal and external sessions to promote an on-going development of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for instructors.
- Physical effort required for daily duties includes lifting heavy weights, squatting, bending, reaching, spotting, and prolonged standing/walking.
- Must be able to lift and/or move 30+ pounds
Salary: $30 - $35 per hourThis is a part-time, in-person role, two to three days a week, with occasional evenings and holidays throughout the year.
Salary:$35,000 - $45,000
Agency Information: Our Mission:Riverdale Y enriches lives by cultivating universally-shared values central to Jewish life, through educational, cultural, wellness, and service programs for all.Our Values:We build and strengthen community.We create a space of belonging, where everyone feels respected and appreciated for who they are.We have a responsibility to care for one another, in our local community and in our world.We nurture our minds, bodies and souls.We are committed to lifelong learning and growth.