Swim Instructor & Aquatics Supervisor (Summer Only)

Company: Stem Alliance Of Larchmont Mamaroneck Inc
Location: Mamaroneck
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Swim Instructor & Aquatics Supervisor Co-Op Summer Enrichment is a summer program for low income children that emphasizes STEM enrichment alongside camp programming that infuses the joy of summer into all that we do. Are you looking for a fun summer job? Do you also want to make a difference? Join us at Co-Op Camp! We are hiring team members who are eager to be a part of a program that emphasizes STEM learning, mentoring connections, and summer fun! Our Swim Instructor & Aquatics Supervisor is a critical team member serving a population of campers with limited swim experience. The majority of campers can not swim at all. As a member of our leadership team, your work responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: What you'll be doing You’re joining a team in a fast paced summer camp environment. Most of what you will be responsible for is listed below but roles and discrete tasks can change. At Co-Op you will do much of these tasks: Facilitate play based learning experiences that help children learn critical swimming skills based on water swim instruction principles Assess students during the initial week of camp Organize and differentiate swim groups using initial assessment indicators Place campers in correct swim environment based upon swimming ability Ensure the safety of all students during swim instruction Coordinate with the Co-Op Director to keep the swim program schedule running on time and effectively for counselors, staff and children alike Organize and manage counselors to facilitate safety for children and to promote maximum swim time for all children Organize and maintain all pool materials and equipment Supervise lifeguards and insure that they conduct all of their duties including but not limited to required buddy checks maintaining all safety standards Provide director with weekly reports of the swim program with suggestions for improvements to maximize the swim experience for all children Provide director with a final report of the swim program to be part of the overall Co-Op Quality Assessment review Participate fully in orientation experiences and weekly staff meetings What you bring First and foremost, we are looking for someone who is warm, friendly and values teamwork. We want you to join us to help children and then keep coming back because you love our community. Did you know that 10% of our staff have been working for us for 5 or more years?. Also significant is that you have a desire to serve others and learn how STEM education and summer learning can create positive outcomes for children. Lastly, we would need you to be ready to take on a full time summer job for all six weeks and do your best in a supportive and professional environment. Requirements: Lifeguard certification CPR Certification Progressive Swim Instructor / Water Swim Instructor certification Must have previous lifeguard and/or swim instructor experience Must be at least 18 years old Besides that you might: Have past experience working with children or helping others Seek a job where you can make a difference in the lives of kids Are ready to meet and work with other local teens, educators and nonprofit leaders from diverse backgrounds Want to know what Color Wars is and be already planning to win the annual trophy Are Bilingual (Spanish/English) What we offer Camp Staff T-Shirt Highly collaborative work environment where your knowledge and experience are valued regardless of age or experience - all voices matter Opportunity to serve children from diverse backgrounds Experience developing useful job and personal skills: Leadership skills Organizational skills such as program planning and implementation Mentoring skills assisting younger children with problem-solving, conflict resolution and perseverance Recommendation letters for future endeavors (based upon performance) A workplace culture that prioritizes understanding, empathy and diversity A location on a bus route and .5 miles from the Mamaroneck MetroNorth train station Are you excited? So are we! Apply today to play an active role in changing our world for the better by empowering and training the next generation of STEM leaders and bridging the digital divide through inclusion initiatives. If you’re enthusiastic about our mission, we’d love to hear from you! And please note: ? Research shows that while men apply to jobs if they meet about 60% of the criteria, women and those in traditionally underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they check all the boxes. If you think you have what it takes but don't meet every single point above, please still apply! We'd like to learn more about you to see if you could be a great fit. ? We value the diversity of our colleagues. People with disabilities are currently underrepresented in our company and underserved in our community. We want to change that. For this reason, we subscribe to equal employment opportunity principles and strongly encourage people living with disabilities to apply. We will support you in the working environment. REQUIRED PROGRAM DATES & TIMES: June 26, 2023 to August 4, 2023 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Wednesday (weekly staff Meeting) *all program start and end times/dates subject to change until program design is complete by June 1st SALARY Base Salary - $7,700 Base Salary paid bi-monthly in July and August (3 payments total)

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