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| Department: | AQUATICS |
| Location: | FLUSHING, NY |
Position: Water Safety Instructor
Location: 13301 41st Rd. Flushing, NY 11355
Salary Range: $22.00 per hour
Schedule: 21.5 hours per week
Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
About Us
Founded in 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, by providing effective programs and a supportive community. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways. BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact.
Job Summary
The Water Safety Instructor is responsible for attentively and safely providing swimming instruction, facilitating swimming activities to fulfill program goals, and building relationships among members and staff.
Responsibilities
Facilitate Red Cross ‘Learn to Swim’ programs for members ages 6-21
As directed by the Aquatics Director, develop cooperative age-appropriate swimming pool activities
Ensure that activity plans are implemented as scheduled and that participants improve
Take initiative, provide problem solving, and respond appropriately, to participant situations in swimming pool areas
Ensure that all necessary reports are completed on a daily basis
Use behavior management strategies to defuse inappropriate behavior
Attend required department meetings and professional development trainings
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
At least 1-year experience as a pool lifeguard, instructor, or comparable
Demonstrated leadership experience in an educational, social service and/or youth development setting
Familiarity with principles of supervision, organization, and maintenance
Current Water Safety Certification from the American Red Cross required
Previous experience working with children required
First Aid and CPR Certification required
What We Offer
PTO: Sick time only
The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
