Swim Instructor

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Why this role matters:
Our swim instructors are responsible for planning and teaching private swim lessons and group swim classes. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with our community and have a significant impact on the experience of members and guests.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Instructing, evaluating, and supervising all swim lesson participants.
• Ensuring the safety of the participant in their own class.
• Remaining after class to answer participant and/or parent questions as needed and clean up supplies.
• Submitting completed report cards, skills sheets, and attendance information on time.
• Attending mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
• Acting immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
• Planning swim lessons and adapting activities based on participant needs
• Assisting in daily set up and clean-up of teaching areas and instructional equipment before students arrive.
• Leading activities while maintaining control over group, program, and equipment.
• Providing opportunities for each student to achieve success, including students with disabilities.
• Presenting professionally and maintaining a high standard of customer service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Supportive. You want the best for those around you and are excited about their accomplishments. You work to create a supportive environment to help colleagues and members thrive.
• Reliable. You begin and end class on time and show consistency in your work.
• You believe that diversity is a strength. You account for the value of diversity in every aspect of your work and you understand the nuances of diversity that shape the experiences of members and guests.
• Open to feedback. You have a desire and willingness to learn and grow, using feedback as an opportunity for professional development.
• Communicative. You engage in and understand the importance of effective communication, with individuals of all ages.
• Engaging. You bring a sense of fun to your work and have the desire and ability to work with children.
• Flexible. You're comfortable with change in your work environment and schedule.

You have:

• An age of 18 years or above preferred.
• Ability to swim 100 yards, any stroke without stopping.
• Ability to lift children up to 40 pounds from water to side of pool.
• Ability to lead activities/skill sessions in the water for at least a half hour.
• Prior experience as a swim instructor or participant on a swim team.
• Desire and ability to work with children.
• Ability to teach swimming and water safety skills to children of varying ages and abilities, in an upbeat and effective manner.
• Visual and auditory ability to supervisor swimmers and to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Ability to accept guidance and supervision.
• Enthusiasm, patience, sense of humor, and self-control.
• Ability to perform other duties and responsibilities as needed, required, or assigned.

Compensation And Benefits:
This is a part-time position, with a rate of $15 per half hour private lesson or half hour group class. As a Bender JCC employee, you will receive an individual membership to the Bender JCC, including complete access to the entire fitness facility, pools, and group exercise classes.

Salary:
Under $25,000

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The Bender JCC is committed to building a diverse team that draws on the strengths of people with a variety of identities, backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.