Swim Instructor, Camp Grossman

About the role

This is a role with real impact at JCC Greater Boston. Swim instructors do not need to be strong swimmers or experienced trainers. They have to like working with children and be open to guiding them through a carefully crafted curriculum, helping to build confidence and skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety of every camper through education and attentiveness.
• Teaches swimmers using predesigned lessons. Sessions may be with individuals or groups. Lessons will require hands-on work in the water with young children.
• Builds swimmers' confidence, skills, and love of swimming.
• Tracks skill development (record keeping).
• Sets up and breaks down equipment.
• Enforces the rules and regulations of the waterfront consistently.
• Maintains good working relationships with camp staff members, aquatics personnel, and administrative personnel.
• Resolves concerns professionally, or escalates them, as appropriate.
• Able and willing to follow directions from supervisors, and follows protocols.
• Develops professional relationships with campers.
• Attends all mandatory trainings and in-services.
• Supports JCC goals and objectives.
• Other activities as required by the organization.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older at time of hire.
• Must have good communications skills with children.
• A strong team player approach.
• Committed to delivering quality customer service.
• Highly dependable.
• Personable and friendly; able to build strong relationships with students.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to see, hear and cognitively recognize situations requiring lifeguarding services.
• Capable of working in a high temperature and high humidity environment for extended periods while wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Able to make safety related decisions and perform CPR and/or first aid, as required.
• Read, write, understand and speak English.
• Must be able to use a computer.

Physical Requirements

• Must maintain an appropriate level of fitness in order to competently perform all job related tasks including the ability to swim distances and dive to pool depths, as determined by testing/certification authorities, and to lift 150 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.

About JCC Greater Boston

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Benefits

In addition to offering rewarding work and great career opportunities within our mission-driven, values-driven, and family-centric environment, JCC Greater Boston proudly offers employees the generous benefits listed below. JCCGB Perks! Each seasonal employee is eligible for access to JCC Greater Boston's top-class fitness, recreation, and wellness facility in Newton! Seasonal access to the JCC Fitness Center includes: Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman JCC during active seasonal employment Free or discounted Camp Grossman enrollment for camp employees' children during the weeks worked. Discount prorated based on number of regularly scheduled hours. Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization, and plan documents are the primary determinant. A Great Place to Work! JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey, at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on: Supportive colleagues Team camaraderie How their managers treat them Individual autonomy Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others Pride in working for the JCC Program and service quality Holding ourselves accountable Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer, and we are dedicated to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Our culture is built on our values, driven by our mission, and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.