Swim Instructor/LifeGuards

Friedberg JCC
Friedberg JCC

USD 20-25 / hour

Posted on Sep 11, 2026

Swim Instructor contributes to the organization’s success by providing a safe, fun, welcoming environment for the members and aquatic participants. The swim instructor is responsible for instructing a class/lesson according to the JCC and American Red Cross standards.

Essential Functions:

  • Ensure the safety of the instructional learn-to-swim program.
  • Instruct class / lesson according to the JCC and American Red Cross standards.
  • Maintain accurate attendance records using provided rosters.
  • Complete submit all participant evaluations as required by Aquatics Director / ARC
  • Start and end class / lesson on time.
  • Responsible for the care and proper storage of equipment used during instruction.
  • Model and promote the organization’s mission, values, and guiding principles through appropriate appearance, words, and actions; and comply with the organization’s policies and procedures.
  • Engage in opportunities that positively impact the member experience.
  • Recognize emergencies and respond effectively, completing necessary incident / accident reports.
  • Employees must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Employees must be able to clearly and concisely communicate orally and in writing
  • Employees must have the ability to recognize and respond quickly, effectively, and with sound judgment in emergencies

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Employee must have the ability, strength, and endurance to perform daily physical duties, including, but not limited to the following, on a continuous and regular basis:

  • Employees must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Employees must be able to clearly and concisely communicate orally and in writing
  • Employees must have the ability to recognize and respond quickly, effectively, and with sound judgment in emergencies
  • Employee must have the ability, strength, and endurance to perform daily physical duties, including, but not limited to the following, on a continuous and regular basis:
  • Lifting of 50 pounds or greater;
  • Moving objects or persons (of indeterminate weight);
  • Bending;
  • Squatting;
  • Sitting;
  • Walking;
  • And reaching for objects
  • Employees must have the ability to work outdoors and in potentially extreme temperatures, as necessary
  • Employee must have the ability to focus and work efficiently in an environment with high noise levels and multiple interruptions
  • Employees must have the ability to work outdoors and in potentially extreme temperatures, as necessary
  • Employee must have the ability to focus and work efficiently in an environment with high noise levels and multiple interruptions

Required Education and Experience

  • Nassau County Lifeguard 1A, 1B, or grade III
  • ARC First Aid / CPR / AED
  • WSI preferred

PART TIME ONLY – schedule flexible
$20 – $25 an hour

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Salary: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Oceanside, NY 11572: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

To Apply: Reach out via email to jruiz@friedbergjcc.org