Lifeguard & Swim Instructor: Safe, Engaging Lessons

The Jewish Community Center; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Community Center in Creve Coeur, MO is seeking energetic swim instructors to teach group and individual lessons, lead aquatics exercise classes, and ensure safe, fun experiences for all participants.

You will start and end classes on time, provide weekly progress updates to parents, maintain records, and promote aquatics programs while upholding J policies and dress code. Flexibility to work across multiple locations and strong customer service are required.

Qualifications

• Must have or obtain current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid or American Red Cross Waterpark Lifeguarding and First Aid.
• Ability to swim continuously and complete lifeguard certification and recertification standards.
• Ability to perform CPR, AED, and First Aid procedures during emergencies.
• Ability to maintain constant visual and auditory surveillance of the aquatic environment and respond immediately to emergencies.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull a grown adult independently during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons (group/individual) and aquatics exercise classes.
• Start/end classes on time.
• Provide progress updates to parents on a weekly basis.
• Complete records and reports within required timeframes.
• Assist in maintaining a neat, organized pool deck and aquatics office.
• Learn, adhere to, and enforce all J policies and procedures.
• Be punctual and maintain good attendance.
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions and staff meetings.
• Maintain swimming skills, strength and endurance.
• Foster and maintain relationships with members in a welcoming environment.
• Assist in promoting aquatics and other programs and services.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED

First Aid

Emergency response

Customer service

Leadership

Attendance reliability

Education

ARC Lifeguard Certification (Lifeguarding & First Aid)

Job description

The Jewish Community Center in Creve Coeur, MO is seeking energetic swim instructors to teach group and individual lessons, lead aquatics exercise classes, and ensure safe, fun experiences for all participants.

You will start and end classes on time, provide weekly progress updates to parents, maintain records, and promote aquatics programs while upholding J policies and dress code. Flexibility to work across multiple locations and strong customer service are required.