Swim Instructor

JCC Association of North America; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 22,500 - 27,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Access to fitness center

Participation in events and activities

Job summary

The JCC Association of North America seeks a Swim Instructor in Los Gatos, CA. The role involves teaching engaging swimming lessons and maintaining client relationships. Experience in swimming and strong communication skills are preferred, along with a customer service orientation.

The position offers a free gym membership while employed, and working conditions include a fitness center environment with the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and families.
• Customer service skills are essential.
• Swimming experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clean the lesson station for swimming lessons.
• Communicate with clients about lesson progress and goals.
• Conduct engaging and productive swimming lessons.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service oriented

Swimming experience

Tools

American Red Cross Lifeguard certification

Job description

Location and Job Title

Swim Instructor
Jewish Silicon Valley / Addison-Penzak JCC
14855 Oka Road Suite 200
Los Gatos, CA 95032

Principal Responsibilities

NOTE: FREE Gym Membership while Employed

Pay Range: $17.00-$25.00 per hour

Position Summary

The Swim Instructor is responsible for setting up and cleaning up their lesson station, maintaining communication and relationships with their clients or parents of their students, being patient and enthusiastic while teaching, and holding productive lessons.

Areas of Responsibility

• Attend all Mandatory Staff Meetings and Trainings.
• Hold productive and engaging 30 minute lessons.
• Complete our Bubbles and Mastering Form Training and teach all group lessons based on this format.
• Set up and clean up the lesson station.
• Maintain open communication with the client and/or family of your client about the progression of the lessons and future goals.
• While working as a Group Lesson Instructor following the Coordinator's and Aquatics Director's directions and requests.
• Work together as a team with other Aquatics Staff and other departments.
• Be the club "goodwill" ambassador and greet and assist members and guests.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding by uniform requirements and upholding our Customer Service expectations.
• Communication skills, customer service oriented
• Swimming experienced preferred
• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification preferred but not necessary

Minimum Qualifications

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Fitness Center/Community Center/ Outside Environment
• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures-outside environment
• Ability to lift a minimum of 45 lbs.
• Ability to work non-traditional business hours; to include occasional weekend and evening hours.
• Ability to swim, stand, sit, lift, bend, twist
• Work in the vicinity of children

This position is contingent upon completion and clearance of a background fingerprint assessment.

Salary

Under $25,000

Benefits

• Amenities include fitness center, heated pool, children's pool, lighted tennis courts, full gymnasium, event auditorium and meeting rooms, athletic field, physical therapy clinic, free parking, acclaimed preschool for ages 18 months‑5 years, day camp, recreation program for children with special needs, birthday parties, Center for Jewish Life & Learning, holiday celebrations, Judaica and Hebrew classes, enrichment classes on a variety of topics for all ages, sports programs for children and adults.
• Event rentals available.