Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor, New Settlement Community Center

Rooted in the Bronx, New Settlement stands with community members to break systemic barriers, advance justice, promote leadership and strengthen neighborhoods. By ensuring agency around education, employment, housing, wellness and creative expression, we help cultivate an equitable society where individuals and families have the power to use their voice to create the change they wish to see.

Since New Settlement’s inception in 1989 as a settlement house rooted in the Bronx, our organization has been a responsive community partner. Originally established to revitalize abandoned buildings into affordable housing, New Settlement has since evolved into a multi-generational, forward-looking organization. We support 15,000 members of the community annually by providing organizing in housing and schools, and programs in education, college access, youth development, arts, workforce development, wellness and more. EEO/AA

JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, ensure all necessary equipment is available and ready to use for swimming and pool events. Provides swim instruction and water safety to students of all skill levels and age ranges based on their needs while embodying the values of New Settlement Community Center. Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety per New Settlement's mission, vision, policies and procedures. Builds positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills and creatively finds ways to connect them to one another and the community.

Job Duties Include But Not Limited To

Water Safety Instructor

• Conduct classes in a fun and gentle environment, following current teaching methods, policies and safety and emergency procedures as detailed in the New Settlement Community Center training manual, and as directed by the Aquatics Director.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings as requested by Aquatics Director or Center Director.
• Cleaning up pool equipment at the end of shifts.
• Complete assignments such as certificate signing and progress reports prior to the specified deadline.
• Able to switch to the role of a Lifeguard if requested by management.

Lifeguard

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area, checking for hazardous conditions when arriving.
• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with NSCC policies, procedures, and completes related reports as required.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
• Maintains accurate records as required by the NSCC and/or the state health department code.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.
• Cleans pool equipment at the end of shifts and clean sup spills or messes left by community.
• Properly cleans and reconstructs the pool vacuum when instructed by shift supervisor or Aquatics Director.
• Works a flexible schedule that may include holidays and weekends as required by business needs and as requested by management.
• Able to switch to the role of a Water Safety Instructor, if requested.