Location and Job Title:

Private Swimming Instructor
Riverdale YM-YWHA
5625 Arlington Ave
Bronx, NY 10471

Principal Responsibilities:

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director and Assistant Aquatics Director, the private swimming instructor is responsible for lesson planning to facilitate 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities, in coordination and consultation with the Director/Asst. Director , include:

• Embody an outgoing and enthusiastic personality at all times.
• Strong customer service while enforcing all policies and procedures
• Reports to work in uniform a minimum of ten minutes prior to the assigned shift
• Maintain safe and orderly instructional environment for all participants
• Responsible for the 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
• Ensuring proper records are maintained in regards to private swim clients

Qualities and Qualifications:

• Age 16 or older
• Currently certified Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid (preferred)
• Currently certified Water Safety Instructor (required)
• 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: $40 - $45 per hour

This is a part-time, in-person role, with occasional evenings and holidays throughout the year. Must be available on Sunday.

Salary:

Under $25,000

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.