Swim Instructor

3 days ago

Bronx, NY, United States Common Point Full time
About the Job

Agency Overview:
Commonpoint is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family and communal life throughout New York City, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 100,000 members ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few. Commonpoint has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and over 80 sites in the five boroughs.

Statement Of The Job:
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 and represent Commonpoint in a positive light at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for instructing all swim lesson participants. This position is also responsible for the safety of each participant in the classes (private or group).
  • Instructors are responsible for coming to work 15 minutes prior to their scheduled start time.
  • Instructors are required to remain after class to answer participant and/or parent questions as needed, and clean up supplies.
  • Instructors evaluate students participating in swim lessons.
  • Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
  • Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
  • Presents professional appearance (bathing suit and lifeguard shirt, and open shoes) and attitude at all times, as well as maintaining a high standard of customer service.
  • All other duties as assigned and appropriate.
Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Knowledge of and the ability to demonstrate skills in swim lessons instruction.
  • Ability to demonstrate skills as required for class content and use teaching aids such as kickboards.
  • Ability to work independently and possess energy and enthusiasm.
  • Ability to positively interact with the general public.
Working Conditions:
  • Indoor pool.
  • Essential physical requirements include handling small children in the water, ability to swim 25 yards, lifting up to 50lbs, standing, stooping for periods of him such as climbing, standing, stooping for periods of time.
  • Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary - medium - up to 50 pounds; heavy - over 50 pounds.
  • Indicate if required to work weekends and nights are requirements as a regular part of the job.
  • No traveling is required for this position.
Job Details:
  • Hourly Salary: $22.00- $30.00 depending on experience and current certifications.
  • Location: Commonpoint Bronx Center, 1665 Hoe Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460.


How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to Darline Vargas-Adames at dvargasadames@commonpoint.org.

AboutCommonpoint

Commonpoint is a community centric nonprofit, serving diverse audiences through every chapter of life, across the five boroughs and beyond. We offer a rich range of services through our vast network of professionals, social workers, and volunteers, giving people the tools and resources to connect and grow.At every stage and every age, regardless of disability or ability, people can look to Commonpoint to find care during a crisis, access opportunities to grow, and deepen their sense of connection to those around them. From summer camps and job training to food pantries and private pool clubs, Commonpoint is by your side. We are proud of our clients, partners, and team members who lift each other up, building relationships for a lifetime. Because being a part of Commonpoint is investing in a community where everyone is invited and welcome.

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