Swim Coach

Job Details: Job Location: Chelsea

• New York, NY, Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00Hourly, About the Opportunity: Chelsea Piers is looking for experienced, dedicated and passionate instructors to teach in our elite Swim School Program. Our instructors can expect to receive the necessary tools to be successful instructors in our program including hands-on training, manuals and the proper guidance/support from leadership. Swim Instructors must be able to provide the best customer service to our Swim School families and be able to communicate effectively with parents, care givers, colleagues, and managers. Our Swim Instructors must be caring, patient and outside the box thinkers in order to achieve the goal of teaching the ultimate gift of swimming. About Chelsea Piers: At Chelsea Piers you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities, excellent benefits, and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences. Since opening in 1996, the mission of Chelsea Piers has never changed: deliver life-enhancing athletic experiences for kids and adults by providing the finest sports programming in world-class facilities. All employees receive transportation benefits, a complimentary membership to the Calm App and Chelsea Piers Fitness, access to LinkedIn Learning, paid safe/sick time, and other exciting venue benefits.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: Effectively teach our CP Swim School curriculum to all students Ensure the safety of all swimmers within your class Provide the most professional customer service to our swimmers and families Fill out and complete report cards and midterms for swimmers' families Supervise and manage a group of kids and ensure their safety in the water Be able to effectively communicate with parents via email Qualifications: 2-5 Years of Prior Experience teaching swimming Ability to learn and adhere to our CP Aquatics Curriculum ARC WSI Certification or USA Coaching Certification Must enjoy working with kids and have prior experience Be able to spend multiple hours in a pool Be willing and open to last minute changes Be comfortable and good at multitasking Must be extremely patient and understanding when working with kids Be able to communicate effectively and professionally with parents