Aquatics Lead & Swim Instruction Coordinator

Jccmilwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan with JCC + year

Vacation and sick leave

Floating holidays and life insurance

Long-term disability after 1 year

2-week sabbatical

Professional development

Complimentary JCC membership

Program discounts

Job summary

Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an energetic Swim Instructor Coordinator to support pool operations, oversee the Private Swim program, and blend administrative tasks with hands-on instruction, lifeguarding, and coaching.

The role requires 2+ years of swim instruction, ARC Lifeguarding with CPR/AED, and the ability to teach Learn-to-Swim to kids aged 6 months to 14 years. Expect a Tue–Sat schedule, with some extended days and weekend responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of swim instruction experience required.
• Certifications Required: Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding (including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid (or ability to obtain within 90 days).
• Certifications Preferred: American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certifications.
• Ability to teach ARC Learn-to-Swim curriculum to ages 6 months to 14 years, with adaptive techniques for private lessons.
• Knowledge of Adaptive Aquatics programming and competitive swim coaching.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Tech-savvy: Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Traction Rec.
• Ability to give and receive feedback professionally in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Private Swim Support: assist with private swim coordination, instructor support, family communication, scheduling, lesson package management, and record-keeping.
• Direct Aquatics Service: 30–35 hours per week of direct service including group/private instruction, lifeguarding, swim team coaching, and ARC courses.
• Skill Evaluations: conduct swim evaluations and place swimmers by skill level.
• Staff Development: assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training swim instructors and lifeguards.
• Enrollments & Rosters: process registrations, transfers, and account adjustments using Traction Rec; maintain rosters and records.
• Communication: respond promptly to participant inquiries via phone, email, and in person.
• Check-In Support: assist with check-in during group lessons.
• Additional Duties: serve as Manager on Duty; support events and Positive Rules of Communication.

Skills

Ability to teach ARC LSR curriculum

Adaptive Aquatics knowledge

Organizational & time management

Communication skills

Tech-savvy: Traction Rec/Microsoft/GS

Feedback & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent)

Tools

Traction Rec

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an energetic Swim Instructor Coordinator to support pool operations, oversee the Private Swim program, and blend administrative tasks with hands-on instruction, lifeguarding, and coaching.

The role requires 2+ years of swim instruction, ARC Lifeguarding with CPR/AED, and the ability to teach Learn-to-Swim to kids aged 6 months to 14 years. Expect a Tue–Sat schedule, with some extended days and weekend responsibilities.