After School Swim Coach

Who we are?

Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses -- one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan.

What is essential about working at our school?

The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self. 

We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality. 

Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Afterschool & Auxiliary Programs at Ethical Culture Fieldston School, the Afterschool Swimming Coach will lead swim sessions for students in grades K-5. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, a strong background in swimming instruction, and a passion for fostering a love of swimming and water safety. This role also includes ensuring the safety of all participants during swim activities.

We are seeking an After School Swim Coach to work Monday-Friday from 3:15pm-5pm. This is a part time position with a hiring rate of $56.67per hour.

Please note that this is an onsite role and is not performed remotely. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs. 

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities of the Swim Coach will include:

• Working in tandem with the Director of Aquatics to plan and lead age-appropriate swimming sessions for K-5 students;

• Ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants by closely monitoring swimming activities and enforcing pool rules;

• Creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all participants;

• Appropriately addressing student behavioral issues and other challenges that may arise in order to maintain a safe environment and a sense of calm in such situations;

• Providing encouragement to students to help support their social and emotional growth; 

• Ensuring confidentiality of student information as necessary;

• Attending meetings as scheduled;

• Learning and implementing after school policies and procedures;

• Maintaining accurate attendance records and reporting any incidents to the program coordinator;

• Assisting in monitoring Pre-K to 5th-grade students during afterschool check-in;

• Escorting children between Fieldston Lower and the Athletics Center pool;

• Maintaining compliance with all school policies, state regulations, and educational standards; and 

• Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned.

Requirements

The successful incumbent will possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or some college level coursework required; 

• The ability to identify issues quickly and problem solve accordingly, and to remain calm in stressful situations that may arise;

• A passion for teaching with a pleasant and positive demeanor toward all forms of teaching and learning;

• The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, students, parents, and the overall community; 

• An understanding and commitment to cultural competency and how to support a diverse student population;

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills;

• The ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize required tasks; 

• CPR/First Aid Certifications and previous lifeguarding experience; 

• A positive attitude and the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback; 

• Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance; and 

• A deep respect and appreciation for diversity in all of its forms.

To Apply
All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org to apply. Please submit a resume, along with  the contact information for at least three professional references.

EEO
ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. ECFS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.

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