Job Title:  Swim Staff

Location:  Don Fisher Clubhouse  

Reports To:  Aquatics Director

Since 1891, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) has provided high-quality, community-based youth development services to youth in San Francisco. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. We impact the lives of Club members, primarily ages 6 to 18, by focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character, community engagement, and job readiness with earning potential. We are nationally recognized for the high-quality of our programs and comprehensive approach to serving youth. Whether you’re joining our administrative team, a Clubhouse team, a school-based team, or our Camp Mendocino team, you’ll be surrounded by enthusiastic, talented, and passionate colleagues who wake up every day ready to inspire young people to reach their full potential.

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Part-Time Junior. Swim Staff position supports our Clubhouse by providing program and departmental support to the Aquatics Department as a Swim Instructor for the Learn-to-Swim Program. 

Key Responsibilities

Swim Instruction to youth ages 6-18 at the Don Fisher Clubhouse which may require you to teach in and out of the water. 

Lifeguarding recreational swim and/or learn-to-swim programs.

Using safe and appropriate teaching methods to youth which align with BGCSF Core Values.

Keep youth safe in and out of the water before, after and during swim lessons.

Attend any training particular to the position.

KEY ROLES (ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES):

Program Management -30 %

• Running a learn-to-swim class for youth ages 6-18 using teaching methods designed by Senior Aquatics Staff to safely and effectively teach youth how to swim.
• Lifeguarding a recreational swim program keeping youth safe.
• Administering first aid when needed.
• Communicating with youth, both inside and outside of the pool on how to follow swim rules and protocols.
• Providing attendance to Senior Staff

Facility Management -20 % 

• Understanding of and ability to operate pool equipment used for programming
• Maintain cleanliness of the pool area, including changing rooms.
• May open and close the facility

Day to Day Leadership -20 %  

• Communication and enforcement of rules to members
• Provision of appropriate emergency care
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Experience teaching swim lessons to youth

Preferred Skills

• Language skills 

Physical Requirements

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon employment. 
• Must know how to swim proficiently.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. (15 lbs for admin) 
• Must be able to stand for at least 2 hours consecutively. (1 hour for admin)
• Must be able to sit at a computer workstation for long periods of time.

Benefits

• Sick Time
• 401K + 7% Employer Contribution After One Year of Service
• Employee Assistance Program: In-Person Counseling + 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Mandatory summer + winter Weeklong Organization-wide Closures
• Professional Development Opportunities

Pay

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and BGCSF needs.  At BGCSF,  our decisions are based on other factors and dependant on circumstances for each position.  Depending on the need and requirement of the position,  an individual could be hired at or near the entry level, mid - level or top of the range for their role and compensation.  As such, a reasonable estimate of the current range is $21.55

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. The organization has the discretion to relocate/reassign a person, as needed.