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.
Qualities and Qualifications:
- 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 hour.
This is a part-time, in-person role, two to three days a week, with occasional evenings and holidays throughout the year.
About The Riverdale YM-YWHA:
The Riverdale Y is a 50,000 sq. ft. Jewish Community Center that provides educational, recreational, cultural, and wellness programming for children and adults of all ages. The Y features an early childhood center, camps and afterschool programs, senior center, performing arts center, and health & wellness center that includes cardio and free weight studios, group exercise classes, gymnasium, and swimming pool. The Riverdale Y is rooted in universal values central to Jewish life. We celebrate diversity and welcome the entire community.