Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

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Agency Description

The Hebrew Educational Society, a thriving multi-service, comprehensive community center located in southeast Brooklyn, provides a diverse array of programs and services within a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment that is inclusive of people of all ages and ability levels. Programs include Early Childhood, After School, Camps, Athletic and Aquatic Activities, Older Adults & People with disabilities.

Responsibilities of Swim Instructor:

• Responsible for planning and teaching learn-to-swim and water safety courses
• Adapt teaching approaches to the age, experience and ability of participants, so they can meet course objectives
• Provide for the health and safety of participants, including ensuring that all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards, and that materials and equipment are safe
• Cover all material required in a level
• Communicate regularly with participants and their parents, as appropriate, to ensure they are aware of progress through our learn to swim report card.
• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations
• Complete records and report cards for all students
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions
• Performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities of LifeGuard:

• Provide for the health and safety of participants, including ensuring that all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards, and that materials and equipment are safe
• Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies in accordance with facility emergency action plans
• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations
• Keeping the pool & pool deck clean.

Qualifications for LifeGuard:

• Up to date LifeGuard/First Aid/AED/CPR certification w/ experience (preferable)
• Thorough knowledge and application of swimming and water safety skills
• An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures
• Leadership and public relations skills
• Able to work under pressure handling a variety of responsibilities
• Available to work nights and weekends as required
• Candidates should possess an ambitious, entrepreneurial, startup personality.

Qualifications for Swim Instructor:

• At least 1+ years of aquatics instructor experience or highly recommended…
• Be familiar with American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels, other Red Cross water safety courses and know how to use course materials effectively
• Thorough knowledge and application of teaching swimming and water safety skills
• Leadership and public relations skills
• Able to work under pressure handling a variety of responsibilities
• *Able to teach all ages and all levels of swimming(pre-school - level 6)*
• *Able to handle a minimum of 6 kids per group class.*

Certifications:

Lifeguard:

Certification in Lifeguard/First Aid/AED/CPR

Instructor:

Certification in Lifeguard/First Aid/AED/CPR + Recommendation from previous swim school.

Certification in WSI (recommended not required)

Current certification in the following is preferred:

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aid
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• Other certifications required by local or state laws

Monday - Friday, Sundays
Afternoon and evening shifts available

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• After school
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• WSI Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11236: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person