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About the Role
This role combines lifeguarding, swimming instruction, and community engagement, aiming to help swimmers of all ages and abilities build confidence, develop essential swimming skills, and enjoy the water safely. You will play an important role in creating a welcoming and safe environment for the community.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a vigilant presence in and around the pool to protect the safety of all patrons.
- Enforce pool policies, facility rules, and safety regulations.
- Identify potential hazards, prevent accidents, and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies.
- Perform water rescues and administer first aid, CPR, and other emergency care as needed.
- Keep pool, deck, locker room, and surrounding aquatic areas clean, sanitary, and safe.
- Teach swimming techniques and water safety skills to children and adults of all ages and abilities.
- Lead engaging swim lessons both in the water and on the pool deck.
- Conduct swim assessments to evaluate participants' abilities and determine appropriate skill levels.
- Adapt lessons to meet individual learning needs, including those of participants with disabilities and special needs.
- Encourage swimmers, celebrate their progress, and help them reach their personal goals.
- Maintain accurate attendance records, progress notes, and lesson documentation.
- Welcome participants, families, members, and guests with outstanding customer service.
- Communicate pool rules, safety expectations, and program information clearly and positively.
- Address questions, concerns, and conflicts with patience, professionalism, and courtesy.
- Support the preparation and delivery of aquatic programs, activities, and special events.
- Assist the Senior Manager of Ball Fields & Aquatics with daily operations and administrative responsibilities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, management, and other departments to support successful aquatic operations.
- Assist with staff training and share your knowledge of water safety and swimming instruction.
- Attend required trainings, certifications, in-service sessions, and professional development opportunities.
- Maintain current certifications and stay informed about aquatic safety standards and industry best practices.
- Report equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, and incidents promptly.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- At least two years of related experience preferred.
- Experience in lifeguarding, water rescue, first aid, swimming instruction, and pool operations preferred.
- Knowledge of pool sanitation, maintenance, and safety practices is a plus.
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification or equivalent.
- Current American Red Cross First Aid Certification or equivalent.
- Current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification or equivalent.
- Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification.
- Ability to complete a continuous 500-yard swim.
- Ability to submerge to a minimum depth of 7 feet.
- Ability to retrieve a 10-pound object from the pool bottom and return to the surface.
- Ability to perform the physical duties associated with lifeguarding, swimming instruction, and emergency response.
Skills
- Strong swimming and water rescue skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact courteously and firmly with pool patrons.
- A positive, patient, and encouraging approach to swim instruction.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals of different ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
- Strong teamwork and customer service skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with Community Center management, Parks Programming colleagues, other BPCA departments, site hosts, and Stuyvesant High School colleagues.
Location
- 345 Chambers Street
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- At least two years of related experience preferred
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
About the Company
- At BPCA, our work is about more than maintaining a beautiful waterfront community. It's about creating meaningful experiences, building connections, and making Battery Park City a welcoming place for everyone.
Equal Opportunity
- Battery Park City Authority is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for employees and community members alike.