Aquatics Instructor
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The Aquatics Instructor delivers high‑quality swim instruction, promotes water safety, supports daily pool operations, and assists youth aquatic training and certification courses while collaborating across departments to enhance agency‑wide recreation initiatives.
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Full Time
Manual Labor
Dobbs Ferry, NY, US
Salary Range: $25.25 To $25.25 Hourly
Position Overview:
The Aquatics Instructor is responsible for delivering high‑quality swim instruction, promoting water safety, and supporting daily pool operations within the Lanza Activities Center. The role also supports youth aquatic training and certification courses. This position ensures that youth and families experience safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate aquatic programming aligned with the agency’s goals for skill‑building, therapeutic recreation, and positive youth development. The Aquatics Instructor collaborates across departments to enhance agency‑wide recreation and family initiatives.
Position Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or related field preferred. Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, CPR, and First Aid required. Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire. Experience teaching swim lessons or working in an aquatic environment required. Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification preferred. Strong communication skills with ability to engage youth in structured, supportive instruction. • Valid NYS Driver’s License required.
The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
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