Swim Academy Coordinator

Carver Center has an immediate opening for a Swim Academy Coordinator!

About us: The Port Chester Carver Center creates opportunity for Port Chester residents to learn, work, and thrive through programs that nourish, educate, and empower. Founded in 1943, Carver Center began as a small storefront daycare program for African American children whose parents worked in wartime defense plants. The Carver Center grew to be a small food pantry and childcare program that operated out of a rented synagogue basement for over 50 years.

In 2000, Carver Center moved to our current location—a 50,000 square foot building that features classrooms, multi-use rooms, a 25-yard heated indoor pool, saunas, a full-court gymnasium, a movement studio, a fully equipped kitchen, tech lab, food market, and a STEAM makerspace. Informally known as the heart of the community, Carver Center’s programs and services meet the holistic needs of people at every stage of life. Carver Center’s programs address food insecurity; childcare, out-of-school-time enrichment; youth development; services to support immigrants (citizenship classes); programs for senior citizens; aquatics and more.

Position Overview: The lifeguard has responsibility for safety at the pool, as well as supervision of swimmers, aquatic safety, and communications duties.

Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review program schedules, capacity staffing and scheduling of all instructors to meet the community needs and the Port Chester Carver Center’s mission.
• Assist the Director in implementing a comprehensive year-round program of group lessons, private lessons, summer camp.
• Assist with supervision and staff development of lifeguard and water safety instructors.
• Coordinate with the Director the scheduling of lifeguards weekly
• Schedule and arrange private swimming lessons.
• Provide hands-on, direct supervision of all groups and private swim programs daily and help structure and instruct swimming lessons when needed for all ages and abilities.
• Maintain positive relations with participants, parents, members, and staff.
• Maintain all records, in accordance with law for pool maintenance, staff training and certifications, program member attendance and evaluation of participant skills and DOH requirements.
• Work with the Aquatics Director to maintain adequate staffing (training, hiring and evaluating) to deliver programs.
• Maintain proper health and safety standards, in accordance with association aquatics safety standards and guidelines.
• Know and understand all Port Chester Carver Center, state, county, and local health and safety requirements, including the Pool Safety plan, Emergency Action plan, other emergency procedures, and staff certifications.
• In collaboration with the Welcome Center team, Interface with the registration process, group class scheduling and on-boarding process of the Swim Academy Program.
• Work with the Director and Chief Program Officer to review monthly registrations/income from the Swim Academy Program.
• Assist with the coaching and training of the Carver Center Swim Team Program participants, as needed.

General:

• At the request of the Aquatics Director and/or Chief Program Officer, generate reports as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• At least 2 years minimum experience supervising lifeguards and swim instructors.
• Lifeguard certification American Red Cross or equivalent, required.
• WSI certification, preferred
• Certified Pool Operator certification, preferred.
• Current CPR, AED, First Aid certifications.
• Demonstrate swim stroke techniques, lifeguard rescues and CPR/AED and First Aid skills.
• Ability to have good administration skills with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse children, staff, parents, and community members.
• Ability to establish priority order of tasks necessary to complete an assignment.
• Must be a team player.
• Flexibility, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to use strong administrative skills, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create swim workouts for team if needed

Training Requirements to Attain Position:

• Swim Test and Water rescue skills will be conducted prior to employment.

Training Requirements to Maintain Position:

• Coaches must perform in-service training on all water rescue, First Aid, CPR/AED, on a bi-monthly basis minimum; & on their own time
• Attend all meetings as scheduled by the Aquatics Director and/or designee
• Work on Swimming Skills at Least Once a Week

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• The ability to lift, drag, pull, or carry a minimum of 25-50lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, sway, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in extreme environmental and chemical conditions
• Ability to work in high-stress environment or situations, including high bather loads, emergency situations, and difficult patrons/guests
• Potential for exposure to extreme chemicals, including aquatic testing materials, chlorine, acid, liquid shock, calcium, bi-carbonates, and cleaning chemicals. Staff must take precautions to prevent accidents/injuries when dealing with such chemicals and materials to self and others.
• Must wear proper uniform, including but not limited to bathing suit, t-shirt, whistle, fanny pack, eye wear, & rescue tube at all times while on duty

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday 2:30pm – 8pm
• Saturdays 9am – 5pm
• Summer Hours starting 6/30 M-F 12:30pm – 6 pm

Carver Center employment policy requires the completion of a full background check prior to hiring.

Position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the duties performed.

The Carver Center is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

When applying, please include copies of any relevant certifications!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend

Work Location: In person