BFT - Swim Instructors

Bulfinch Temporary Service, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, instructing, and service to the community. We place extraordinary value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

The Swim Instructor instructs participants of all ages in swimming technique, skill, and water safety.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Effectively teaches swimming skills and safety to children and adults.
• Interacts with every child in class.
• Monitors class participation.
• Maintains a safe atmosphere.
• Coveys an enthusiastic, positive, and professional attitude.
• Assists in cleaning up the pool area after lessons.
• Enforces pool rules, policies, and health code regulations.
• Wear appropriate swim attire while instructing.
• Schedule lessons according to pool schedule.
• Ensures that safety and injury prevention policies and procedures are adhered to by participants; reports accidents and prepares accident reports, as required.
• Record weekly lessons in MindBody scheduler at the end of the week.
• Performs other tasks assigned by the Aquatics Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (preferred)
• CPR/AED
• Minimum one year swim instructor experience.
• Knowledge & ability of all four competitive strokes (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle) and elementary backstroke/sidestroke.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to work with adults and children ages 6 mos.-70 years.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be professional and outgoing.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to motivate and work with a diverse group of people.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a face paced health club environment.

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.