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About the Role

This role combines personal growth, community impact, and career opportunities by directly contributing to water safety and drowning prevention in an Olympic-sized pool. It is a challenging yet rewarding part-time position.

Responsibilities

• Adapt teaching approach to match participant experience and abilities.
• Organize and direct student activities to provide high-quality instruction.
• Ensure all class students are registered on the roster before class begins.
• Engage in personalized, meaningful instruction for the duration of the session.
• Establish positive relations with parents/guardians, informing them of swimming developments.
• Resolve basic public complaints related to swimming instruction and refer others to the supervisor.
• Enforce pool safety standards and facility operational rules.
• Complete and submit records and documentation of lessons to the Aquatics supervisor and the American Red Cross.
• Collaborate with the Aquatics supervisor to refine teaching skills for various age groups and skill levels.
• React effectively to emergency situations, including assisting or lifting persons in distress.
• Remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods.
• Communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Emphasize water safety and drowning prevention as the foundation of swimming and water recreation.
• Attend regularly scheduled departmental meetings.
• Ensure lifeguards are on duty during swim lessons.
• Submit required course documents according to Red Cross guidelines within the specified timeframe.
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification required.
• Current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification required.
• Current CPR/ First Aid/AED Certifications required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Skills

• Strong background in swim instruction.
• Lifeguard experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to different teaching styles.
• Sound judgment in emergencies.
• Time management skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Planning and organization skills.
• Customer service skills.

Location

• Staten Island

Work Type

• Part-time

Salary/Compensations

• $18-$25 Hourly

About the Company

• The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island was founded in 1929 to create a home for the Jewish community through social, recreational, and educational activities.
• The JCC's mission expanded to serve anyone who walks through its doors, becoming a true community center for all of Staten Island.
• Programs are designed to meet community needs and are continuously expanding.
• The JCC serves diverse individuals, from young children to seniors.
• The JCC is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people on Staten Island and beyond by providing services, recreational, and educational opportunities.