Swim Instructor

Description

The Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center is a non-profit, social service agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values. The Center provides and initiates diversified social, educational, recreational and cultural programs within a Jewish setting. The JCC is a partner in serving the community, is affiliated with the JCC Association of North America and a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte.

• Gain valuable experience and direction
• Work at a first-class facility
• Consistent schedule
• Work in a team atmosphere (with other Swim Instructors and Supervisors)
• Competitive pay
• Growth Opportunities (commensurate with your experience and performance)

POSITION PURPOSE:

This position responsible for providing safe, quality swim instruction to our members, in a group, camp (summer only), or one on one setting. The candidate must be able to have a flexible schedule. Under the direction of the Aquatics Program Director, the Swim Instructor is responsible for conducting/teaching swimming lesson classes using the Aquatic Program Guidelines. In addition, the incumbent will maintain and ensure the safety of the students at all times.

Know-How:

• Current YMCA or Red Cross Lifesaving Certification or Equivalent Preferred
• CPR & First Aid certifications including adult, child and infant and obstructed airway maneuver
• Attend Swim Instructor Courses as needed
• Communicate responsibly and tactfully to participants, taking into account each individual’s abilities
• Communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances
• Know how to design lesson plans and follow guidelines

Requirements

• Sight, hearing, and speaking
• Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, sitting
• Lifting and carrying a minimum of 50 lbs
• Pulling a minimum of 100 lbs
• Swimming and tolerance to hot, humid environments and wet conditions
• Tolerance to moderate noise levels
• Dressed professional in appropriate attire for activity that promotes a high standard of morality

Principal Activities:

• Must be able to work at least two (2) days per week. Weekend work may be required as needed
• Prepare and follow lesson plans for assigned class
• Maintain attendance and skill accomplishment records for each class as you teach
• Evaluate swimmers for class level and give certificates at conclusion of course
• Dress appropriately for duty
• Maintain teaching equipment