Swim Instructor, Camp Grossman

JCC Greater Boston; Dover; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service provider in Dover is seeking swim instructors to ensure camper safety and teach swimming skills. This position offers an engaging work environment, teamwork opportunities, and competitive pay ranging from $25 to $30 per hour. Candidates must be 16 or older, possess effective communication skills with children, and demonstrate a strong team-oriented approach. Benefits include fitness center access and discounted camp enrollment for employees' children.

Benefits

Access to the Fitness Center

Discounted Camp enrollment for employees' children

Qualifications

• Ability to see and hear situations requiring lifeguarding services.
• Capable of working in high temperature and humidity while wearing protective equipment.
• Must be able to make safety-related decisions and perform CPR/first aid.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of every camper through education and attentiveness.
• Teach swimmers using pre-designed lessons.
• Build swimmers' confidence and skills.

Skills

Good communication skills with children

Strong team-player approach

Dependability

Personable and friendly

Education

Must be 16 years of age or older

Job description

Not just a summer job—this is a role with real impact. 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. At JCC Greater Boston, we train our swim instructors in the Lenny Krayzelburg methodology and provide lots of team support. The aquatics team is a lively and fun group to work with. We are seeking new team members who possess high standards, a strong customer service orientation, and great teamwork skills. This job reports to the Camp Grossman Waterfront Aquatics Director.

JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

Primary responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of every camper through education and attentiveness.
• Teach swimmers using predesigned lessons. Sessions may be with individuals or groups. Lessons will require hands‑on work in the water with young children.
• Build swimmers’ confidence, skills, and love of swimming.
• Track skill development (record keeping).
• Set up and break down equipment.
• Enforce the rules and regulations of the waterfront consistently.
• Maintain good working relationships with camp staff members, aquatic personnel, and administrative personnel.
• Resolve concerns professionally, or escalates them as appropriate.
• Able and willing to follow directions from supervisors, and follow protocols.
• Develop professional relationships with campers.
• Attend all mandatory trainings and in‑services.
• Support JCC goals and objectives.
• Other activities as required by the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities: NONE

This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Boston's respected and valued, people‑orientated workplace of diverse community services providers, which is rapidly growing!

JOB DETAILS

We are an outdoor camp, located on beautiful, wooded property in Dover, MA. The regular camp day runs from 8:30 – 4:00, Monday‑Friday, for the camp season. In addition, Waterfront Staff are expected to attend 4 staff meetings on Monday afternoons at Camp and/or evenings at JCC Greater Boston. Waterfront Staff also work a Sunday Family Day on Sunday, July 26. Offering great perks, including JCC Health & Fitness center access, a supportive, vibrant in‑person work environment, and a competitive starting pay rate range of $25‑$30 per hour. This is a limited part‑time (2‑25 hours per week) role. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience and JCC's internal equity.

About JCC Greater Boston

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, diverse community by nurturing meaningful, lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you want to upgrade your working experience and have a better work‑life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 under‑represented groups.

Education and Experience

• Must be 16 years of age or older at time of hire.
• Must have good communication 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.

ADA Statement

Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

JCCGB Perks

• 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.

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.