Group Swimming Instructor

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.