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JOB TITLE: Swim Instructor

LOCATION: Henry Kaufman Campgrounds

To apply, please submit your application by clicking here for the Island Quest Day Camp Swim Instructor

ABOUT COMMONPOINT:

At Commonpoint, community is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 90 program sites and flagship locations in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, we proudly serve over 125,000 individuals each year. From early childhood to older adulthood, we support people from all walks of life on their journeys from crisis to stability and empowerment. Our wide range of programs, spanning social services, education, and recreation, reflects our mission to build a more connected, inclusive, and thriving community for all.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
To continue advancing the impact we have across the communities we serve, Commonpoint is hiring a Swim Instructor situated within Island Quest Day Camp. Island Quest Day Camp plays a vital role in providing a high quality camp experience. The individual hired as Swim Instructor will be in charge of a group sharing in the planning and implementation of a nurturing, educational environment, which fosters optimum social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of each camper in the group.

This role reports directly to the Aquatics Director, Camp Director and Associate Camp Director. Across the agency, our seasonal and part-time staff play a crucial role in driving our initiatives forward by supporting daily operations, program delivery, and organizational goals.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Agency Expectations:

Support agency initiatives by carrying out assigned duties accurately and efficiently, while following established processes and contributing to basic data collection, reporting, or documentation as required.
Use agency resources responsibly by following established procedures, safeguarding equipment and materials, and/or supporting cost-effective operations.
Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and cross-department teams to ensure clear communication, timely task completion, and a positive, respectful work environment.
Follow all safety protocols, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for staff, partners, and the public, and promptly report concerns or incidents.

Role Expectations:

Attend all pre-camp orientations on June 7th, June 14th, and June 28th.
Work all days-Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:30pm June 29th to August 21st and reachable by phone until 6:30pm.
Deliver a fun, engaging, and skill-building swim program for campers. Assess and monitor the swim abilities of campers and staff.
Plan and lead creative, progressive aquatics activities.
Evaluate program effectiveness and track camper skill development.
Train campers and staff on pool safety procedures.
Support and reinforce staff training while ensuring all safety rules are consistently followed.

QUALIFICATIONS & KEY ATTRIBUTES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to obtain swim instruction certification (camp can provide certification if needed).
Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification (camp can provide certification if needed).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience in a Commonpoint role is a plus.
Bilingual.
Current swim instruction certification.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

Ability to work effectively with all age levels.
Energetic and enthusiastic.
Calm and professional when interacting with parents and campers.
Flexible and adaptable to changing needs.
Committed to creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative camp environment.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Commonpoint offers competitive base salaries benchmarked against comparable nonprofit organizations in the New York metropolitan area. Salaries are determined based on internal and external equity, as well as each position’s scope, qualifications, and organizational impact. We believe in compensating staff fairly and consistently, ensuring that all salary decisions align with our mission-driven commitment to equity and transparency. To maintain fairness across the organization, salary offers are set according to established salary bands and are not subject to negotiation. New hires typically start near the beginning of the salary range to allow for growth based on performance, professional development, and tenure.

Seasonal Salary/Rate: $3,800-$4,800

WORKING CONDITIONS & JOB DETAILS:
Consider the following:

Outdoors!! Be prepared to do lots of walking.
Exposures encountered such as loud noise or extreme heat.
Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or swimming.
Late nights or overnights will be needed and dependent on the group placement.
Bus transportation from local hubs offered.

JOB DETAILS:

Working schedule: Mon- Fri, 9:00am- 3:30pm and be available by phone until 6:30pm June 29th to Aug 21st
Non Union Position.
In Person.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer.

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