Swim Instructor Part-time

About the role

JCC Greater Boston is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to join our respected team of aquatics professionals. Swim instructors do not need to be strong swimmers or experienced trainers! Our instructors enjoy working with children and must be able to follow and guide them through a carefully crafted curriculum, helping to build confidence and skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety of every pool patron through education and attentiveness.
• Teaches swimmers (children and adults) using predesigned lessons. Sessions may be with individuals or groups. Lessons may require hands-on work in the pool with young children.
• Buils 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 pools consistently.
• Maintains good working relationships with staff members, maintenance personnel, and administrative personnel.
• Resolves member concerns professionally, or escalates them, as appropriate.
• Able and willing to follow directions from supervisors, and follows protocols.
• Develops professional relationships with members.
• Attends all mandatory trainings and in-services.
• Actively creates a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued and respected.
• Supports JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values including through personal role modeling.
• Attends JCC meetings, and actively participates in and supports the JCC/the department's goals and initiatives.
• Other activities as required by the organization.

Requirements

• Education and Experience:
• Must be 15 years of age or older at time of hire
• Must have prior experience working with children
• Must be able to complete SwimRight training within 2 weeks of hire
• Skills & Abilities:
• Computer literate; must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications and Outlook email.
• Good communication skills ; must be able to effectively communicate with children and co-workers
• Models a strong team player approach
• Committed to delivering quality customer service
• Highly dependable
• Personable and friendly
• Able to build strong relationships with students
• Able to follow directions from supervisors and follow written and verbal protocols
• 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, including.
• Must have the ability to swim distances and dive to pool depths, as determined by testing/certification authorities.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, stoop, and kneel frequently
• Must be able to be in the pool for extended periods of time (2+ hours)
• Maintain an appropriate level of fitness to competently perform all job-related tasks including the ability to 1) swim distances of 25 meters, 2) dive to pool depth of 6 feet or more, and 3) lift 50 pounds or more
• Must be able to hold a child in the water
• Able to see, hear and cognitively recognize situations requiring lifeguarding services
• Able to work in a high temperature and high humidity environment for extended periods
• Able to stand, sit and lay on the pool deck while moving their body in a way similar to how the participants in the water should (demonstrating)
• Vision requirements include the ability to read routine and technical documents, use a computer, and answer a telephone

Benefits

JCCGB Perks! Each employee is eligible for a free individual membership to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton – offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more! Complimentary individual membership includes:

• Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman
• Access to group fit classes, Arts & Culture adult programming at member rates,
• Discounts on a variety JCCGB's fitness/wellness programs and services
• Free wellness events!

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization, and plan documents are the primary determinant.

Pay

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule

Part time, +/-15 hours per week