BFT - Swim Instructors

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Candidate Pipeline, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Defibrillator, Diversity, Healthcare, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Needs Assessment, Nonprofit, Nursing, Patient Care, Reporting Skills, Swimming, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.

We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.

 

Job Summary

Bulfinch Temporary Service, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, instructing, and service to the community. We place extraordinary value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

 

Qualifications

The Swim Instructor instructs participants of all ages in swimming technique, skill, and water safety.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Effectively teaches swimming skills and safety to children and adults. • Interacts with every child in class. • Monitors class participation. • Maintains a safe atmosphere. • Coveys an enthusiastic, positive, and professional attitude. • Assists in cleaning up the pool area after lessons. • Enforces pool rules, policies, and health code regulations. • Wear appropriate swim attire while instructing. • Schedule lessons according to pool schedule. • Ensures that safety and injury prevention policies and procedures are adhered to by participants; reports accidents and prepares accident reports, as required. • Record weekly lessons in MindBody scheduler at the end of the week. • Performs other tasks assigned by the Aquatics Supervisor.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (preferred) • CPR/AED • Minimum one year swim instructor experience. • Knowledge & ability of all four competitive strokes (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle) and elementary backstroke/sidestroke.

 

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to work with adults and children ages 6 mos.-70 years. • Strong communication skills. • Must be professional and outgoing. • Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to motivate and work with a diverse group of people.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in a face-paced health club environment.

 

EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

 

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

About the Company

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Brigham and Women's Hospital