Trinity School, a co-educational K-12 institution located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, seeks a Swim Instructor/Head Lifeguard beginning September 1, 2025.
The Swim Instructor will teach K-4 swimming and reports to the Physical Education Department Head. As the Head Lifeguard, this person reports to the Director of Aquatics. As a member of the lifeguard staff, this person is primarily responsible for the safety and well-being of all patrons within the pool area during Swim Club and Physical Education and Fitness classes as well as during Athletic and Special Events.
The successful candidate will possess:
A dedication to improving the health and well-being of their students through developmentally appropriate instruction;
A deep knowledge of fundamental movement skills and the ability to communicate this knowledge in a fun, positive, and motivating manner;
Experience and confidence in teaching swim to Lower School students;
Highly effective classroom management skills that maintain a safe learning environment;
The ability to work collaboratively and generously with colleagues across divisions;
A current and valid Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED, WSI, and Lifeguard Management certifications;
Strong communication, organizational, time management, and follow-up skills;
High standards of customer service as well as high levels of enthusiasm and motivation. Must maintain a level of physical fitness that allows for the performance of lifeguard duties in an efficient manner.
Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to ongoing professional development; and
Excellent interpersonal skills, an adaptable attitude, and a sense of humor.
Duties will include:
Teach two Kindergarten-Grade 4 swim classes;
Assisting with the recruitment and testing of lifeguards;
Supervising the female locker room;
Facilitating emergency management and skills drills;
Preparing required paperwork including accident/incident reports, timesheets, and pool logs; and
Attending staff meetings and in-house trainings.
Qualifications for the role include:
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent lifeguarding and swim instruction experience (a minimum of three years of experience required)
Prior experience working with Lower School students in a physical education environment
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Trinity School seeks candidates who will add to the diversity of our school community. More than this, Trinity School is expressly committed to anti-racism and calls on all community members to join in this important work.
Trinity School is a college preparatory, coeducational independent day school for Grades K-12, located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Founded as a charity school at Trinity Church in 1709 for 40 students, it moved to its current location in 1895 and now has an average enrollment of 1,000. Trinity is no longer sponsored by a specific religious body, and the Trinity community is characterized by religious, racial, and ethnic diversity. Since its founding, Trinity has continued its commitment to enroll a talented, motivated, and diverse student body from every economic and social background by providing over $4.5 million in financial aid to students at all grades. The school is organized into a Lower School (K-Grade 4), a Middle School (Grades 5-8) and an Upper School (Grades 9-12). The ratio of students to teachers is six to one. The faculty members of the school, with over 20 doctorates and 96 master's degrees from selective colleges and universities around the world, are extraordinarily talented and dedicated. Conversation between students and teachers is the essence of the Trinity education.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer, Trinity School seeks candidates who will add to the diversity of our school community. More than this, Trinity School is expressly committed to deepening its anti-racism practices and calls on all community members to engage in this work.
