Swim Instructor

Commonpoint Queens
Forest Hills, MI

JOB DESCRIPTION: Swim Instructor

POSITION TYPE: Part-Time

LOCATION: Central Queens | In-Person

AGENCY OVERVIEW:
Commonpoint is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family and communal life throughout New York City, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 100,000 members ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few. Commonpoint has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and over 80 sites in the five boroughs.

POSITION/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
Swim instructors are key members of the Aquatics team and will report to the Director of Aquatics. The primary responsibilities are to provide private or group lessons to children and adults of all levels and abilities based on American Red Cross (ARC) standards and program requirements. She/He is expected to create a fun, nurturing, and educational environment with hands-on learning and lesson planning for children to adults. Maintain supervision and care of each participant in the program. The instructor is directly responsible for communicating to the Director of Aquatics with any class concerns. Represent Commonpoint Central Queens in a positive light at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for instructing all swim lesson participants. This position is also responsible for the safety of each participant in the classes (private or group).
  • Instructors are responsible for coming to work 15 minutes prior to their scheduled start time.
  • Instructors are required to remain after class to answer participant and/or parent questions as needed, and clean up supplies.
  • Instructors evaluate students participating in swim lessons
  • Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
  • Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
  • Presents professional appearance (bathing suit and lifeguard shirt, and open shoes) and attitude at all times, as well as maintaining a high standard of customer service.
  • All other duties as assigned and appropriate.


QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

  • Knowledge of and the ability to demonstrate skills in swim lessons instruction.
  • Ability to demonstrate skills as required for class content and use teaching aids such as kickboards.
  • Ability to work independently and possess energy and enthusiasm.
  • Ability to positively interact with the general public.


WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Indoor pool.
  • Essential physical requirements include handling small children in the water, ability to swim 25 yards, lifting up to 50lbs, standing, stooping for periods of him such as climbing, standing, stooping for periods of time.
  • Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary - medium - up to 50 pounds; heavy - over 50 pounds.
  • Indicate if required to work weekends and nights are requirements as a regular part of the job.
  • No traveling is required for this position.


JOB DETAILS:
Hourly Salary:
$18.00- $22.00 depending on experience and current certifications
Working schedule: Eg- Saturday and Sunday, 12pm- 4pm, Monday- Friday 3pm-7pm
Non-Union Position
Location/s: Commonpoint Central Queens, 67-09 108th Street Forest Hills, NY 11375

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to Dawn Akerley-Fresh at [[email protected]]

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer

Posted 2025-10-06

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