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Form of workOverview: University Settlement is one of New York City's most dynamic social justice institutions, with an impressive legacy as the first settlement house in the nation. For 130 years, University Settlement has been an anchor in the low-income and immigrant communities where we work, offering pioneering programs in early childhood care and education, youth development, eviction prevention, literacy, theater and visual arts, senior services, and mental health. Each year, we engage over 40,000 New Yorkers through our network of 32 sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our mission is to empower residents by building on their strengths through comprehensive, quality services that meet the current needs of the community; innovation that anticipates future needs; and advocacy to improve the community as a whole.
University Settlement operates a 42,000 square-foot community facility in partnership with the Chinatown YMCA called the Houston Street Center. The Center includes recreational, fitness, classroom, meeting and space for the community and offers a broad range of programming including our Swim N Kids program- which provides swim instruction for children and our EXCEL Program -which provides swim instruction for children with special needs. We also provide swim instruction for children from various different community groups through our Community Partnership Program Under the supervision of trained and certified Swim Instructors and Lifeguards, the Swim Escort will provide assistance in the pool during swim classes for children with varying needs.
Responsibilities:
Provide in-pool assistance to swim instructors during swim classes
Provide encouragement and support to swimmers
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications:
At least a high school diploma or equivalent required
Strong swimming skills and/or confidence and comfort in the water
Ability to tread water in deep water and/or high comfort level with being in deep water with a flotation device for 45 minutes
Experience working with children (ages 4-6) in an educational and/or recreational setting preferred.
Experience working with children with special needs, preferred
Ability to work on weekends preferred but not required
Work Schedule: 2-6 hours per week
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
