Adaptive Swim Instructor

Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee (JCC); Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established non-profit organization is seeking passionate and dedicated Adaptive Private Lesson Instructors to provide personalized swim lessons. This role offers flexible hours and a competitive pay rate, along with a supportive work environment that values community and inclusivity. Instructors will engage with participants of all ages, adapting lessons to meet individual needs while fostering a love for swimming. Join a dynamic team that prioritizes quality instruction and personal growth, while enjoying various employee benefits including JCC membership and program discounts.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

JCC Membership

Program Discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of swim instruction experience required.
• Experience working with participants with special needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach individualized adaptive swim lessons to participants aged 4-18.
• Communicate with families about lesson progress and objectives.

Skills

Swim Instruction

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification

Job description

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The Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) is seeking energetic, attentive and outgoing Adaptive Private Lesson Instructors. These Instructors are responsible for teaching individualized adaptive swim lessons. The hours are flexible and the pay rate is $20/hour.

The JCC is a non-profit social services agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values. Committed to meeting the ever-changing needs of the entire community, the JCC strengthens Jewish identity and enriches quality of life through diversified social, educational, recreational, and cultural programs. Operating out of five facilities throughout Wisconsin, the JCC provides the total community with a forum for open dialogue and offers inclusive wellness, education, and community services for members and guests of all backgrounds.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Instruction

• Complete required training sessions with Director of Recreation & Aquatics/Special Needs Coordinator as needed.
• Must be able to modify and offer alternatives to lesson objectives for participants.
• Arrive on time both physically and mentally prepared to teach 5 minutes prior to the start of each lesson block.
• Dress in Appropriate Swim Instructor Uniform.
• Have lesson areas, including equipment, cones, and rope, set up prior to class and put away after class.
• Communicate with families before or after each lesson what skills the child explored during the lesson.
  
  

American Red Cross Program Knowledge

• Be familiar and comfortable teaching ages 4-18years.
• Be Familiar and comfortable with the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program.
• Use a variety of swim lesson equipment to accomplish benchmark skills.
  
  

Communication

• Update availability on the GOOGLE spreadsheet and adjust seasonally.
• Read e-mail communications regarding new lessons scheduled in a 48-hour time window.
• Connect via e-mail to lesson families PRIOR to the first lesson to gather any necessary information.
• The private lesson instructor must track lessons taught on the reconciliation form and submit to the Director of Recreation & Aquatics bi-weekly.
• Communicate with families when their lesson package is ending.
• Communicate any questions, comments, or challenges weekly with the Director of Recreation & Aquatics
  
  

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position .

Qualifications For An Ideal Candidate

• Must be 18+
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of swim instruction experience.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience working with participants with special needs.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard and WSI certification preferred.
• 100+ hours of swim instructor experience with the American Red Cross Program or Similar Experience
• Must be able to meet all criteria laid out in Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Will have approximately 5+ hours of weekly availability
  
  

What do we offer?

Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC offers a challenging, dynamic, multicultural work environment with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The JCC is committed to a culture that supports work-life balance, and invests in our culture by offering a generous paid time off package to full time employees. These include paid time for vacation, personal or sick days and paid observance of secular and religious holidays. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, participation in our defined contribution 403B pension with an Agency contribution, and Group Life and Disability Insurance after one year of service.

Uniquely JCC Benefits

• JCC Membership. Every active staff member receives full JCC membership at no cost, and with it the wide array of programs, services, and activities available to our family of members.
• JCC Program Discounts. Employees receive significant discounts on virtually all programs offered at the JCC and are actively encouraged to participate in our early education, wellness, camping, cultural, and enrichment programs.
  
  

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call [phone] or contact us at hr at jccmilwaukee.org.

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