Experienced Swim Instructors at Rutherford Swim Association

Applications due 06/30/23

Job Description:

Date posted: June 8, 2023

Location: 56 Elliott Place, Rutherford, NJ, USA

JOB SUMMARY

Conducts group and private swim lessons in a safe and fun teaching environment.  Teaches members ages 3-12 abilities appropriate skills according to the RSA swim lesson program. This is a part-time position with variable schedule and hours. Weekday group class are held Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5:15 PM. Weekend private classes are held Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and Sundays from 9:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Starting wage from $18 per hour.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Conduct group and private swim lessons providing a safe, positive & motivating teaching environment. Instructs members of all ages and abilities appropriate skills according to the RSA swim lesson program.
  • Attends swim instructional staff meetings and training as directed.
  • Maintains regular open communication with the Aquatics Supervisor & Instructional Coordinators regarding issues directly related to the program.
  • Maintain regular attendance.
  • Setting up and cleaning up of lesson equipment and changeover of pool configuration.
  • Promotes member participation in aquatics department programs.
  • Responds to emergencies, injuries and illness as they arise.

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Must have current CPR/AED, First-aid certifications, Lifeguard Cert
  2. Excellent communications skills.
  3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and members.
  4. Must enjoy working with children.
  5. Previous aquatics instructional experience highly preferred.
  6. We are also seeking instructors with special needs swim instruction experience

How to Apply

To apply please visit our website rutherfordswim.org/employment and complete the web based form

Contact Information

Michael Lazzara

56 Elliott Place, Rutherford, NJ 07070

phone: 201-554-8097