Description
Position at Leman Manhattan Preparatory School
About Léman:
Léman Manhattan is the only independent school in Lower Manhattan serving students from 12 months through Grade 12, offering a rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme in one of the world’s most dynamic educational environments.
Consistently ranked among New York’s top private schools by Niche (#29 K–12, #5 Arts, #3 Boarding, #3 Diversity), Léman is also NYC’s only boarding school and the first private school to achieve acceptances to all Ivy League institutions within its first decade of graduates.
Our community represents over 130 countries, fostering a global perspective and inclusive culture. Blending distinguished tradition with cuttingedge innovation, Léman prepares students for the rapidly evolving college and career landscape—guided by our mission: “Each student, future prepared.”
Main Purpose of Role:
This role is part of Léman Manhattan’s vibrant, collaborative learning community, which delivers an engaging and academically rigorous program for all students.
Each employee demonstrates a commitment to antibias and antiracism work and to fostering an inclusive learning community. As an international school with a global outlook, Léman Manhattan utilizes the International Baccalaureate Programme's philosophy to equip students with the knowledge and skills to become thoughtful, engaged leaders. As a school community, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, belonging, and justice, and to holding ourselves accountable for addressing harm, repairing relationships, and continuing to learn together.
Key Responsibilities:
(The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role)
Lifeguard Duties
Actively supervise the pool, deck, and locker room areas during all aquatic activities
Enforce pool safety rules, camp/school policies, and emergency procedures
Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies, including water rescues, first aid, and CPR
Conduct safety checks of the pool and equipment before, during, and after programs
Maintain accurate incident and attendance records as required
Swim Instructor Duties
Teach group and private lessons to children ranging from 2.911 years old
Deliver instruction aligned with program curriculum, ability levels, and safety benchmarks
Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment
Communicate progress, concerns, and achievements with aquatics leadership as needed
Support camp programming, assessments, and special aquatic events as needed
Serve as an ongoing positive presence within camp through your interactions with campers and other staff, your language, general appearance and behavior
Perform other tasks to support the program as assigned by Aquatics Director / Director/Assistant Director
Qualifications:
Lifeguard & Swim Instructor:
Lifeguard:
Swim Instructor:
Preferred: Current Lifeguard Certification (American Red Cross or equivalent) preferred
CPR/AED and First Aid Certification preferred
Swim Instructor Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Strong communication skills, professionalism, and reliability
Experience:
At least 1 year of experience working with children (ideally in an aquatics setting)
Fluency with swimming techniques, strokes, and water safety
Preferred that candidates have worked at and attended summer camp settings previously
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