Swim Instructor - Private Lessons (part time)

Responsibilities

• Teach classes according to the JCCSF Swim School curriculum.
• Create a warm, friendly and safe environment for all classes.
• Check in with the deck coordinator 15 minutes before the start of the first class.
• Be in assigned teaching station 5 minutes before every class ready to teach.
• Ensure the teaching station is appropriately stocked for class.
• Wear the JCCSF swim instructor uniform at all times while teaching.
• Greet all students as they arrive for class.
• Evaluate students’ progress for every class.
• Maintain direct and clear communication with the Program Coordinator about students’ progress.
• Aid Program Coordinator with pool setups.
• Render first aid and CPR within the scope of employee certifications.
• Attend all mandatory training or staff meetings as scheduled.
• Understand and honor JCCSF mission, core values and customer service standards inside and outside the Aquatics Center.
• Learn and follow safety and emergency preparedness procedures for the JCCSF Aquatics Department.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Requirements

• Experience working with children, preferably in an education, recreation, or athletics setting.
• Comfort in pools and strong swimming experience.
• Prior experience teaching swim lessons helpful but not required.
• Ability to swim 3 of the 4 competitive strokes (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle) at an intermediate level.
• Good communication skills.

Working Conditions

• In water of varying depth and temperature in an indoor aquatics center.
• Morning, afternoon and weekend shifts are available.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to spend prolonged amounts of time in water and swim 3 of the 4 competitive strokes (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle) at an intermediate level.

Schedule

• Private lesson schedule: Fridays 1:30pm – 6:35pm
• Aquatics Center open 7 days per week; a variety of shifts are available for training and group lessons.

Additional Information

To learn more about working at the JCCSF, including staff culture, hiring practices and policies, and benefits, visit our Careers page: https://www.jccsf.org/about/careers/.