Swim Instructor

Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free JCC Membership

Program Discounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee is seeking enthusiastic Swim Instructors to teach swimming skills to students aged 4-18, including those with disabilities. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of instruction experience for general roles and two years for adaptive roles, along with necessary certifications. The position offers flexible hours, free JCC membership, program discounts, and a retirement plan. Join a dynamic team committed to supporting all community members.

Qualifications

• Must be 16+ for general instruction; 18+ for Adaptive Private Lessons.
• 1 year of instruction experience preferred for general roles.
• Adaptive roles require 2 years of instruction and experience with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach skills to students of all ages and abilities.
• Modify lesson objectives for participants with disabilities.
• Track attendance and manage equipment setup/cleanup.

Skills

Teaching swimming skills

Experience with disabilities

Communication with families

Professionalism

Education

Lifeguard certification

WSI or CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

The Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC is seeking enthusiastic and outgoing Swim Instructors to join our team in Whitefish Bay. We are looking for instructors for both our standard group classes and our specialized Adaptive Private Lessons for participants with disabilities.

Shift Availability

• General Hours: Mon-Thu (4pm-6pm), Sat (9am-12pm), Sun (9am-12:30pm).
• Adaptive Lessons: Flexible hours

Essential Duties

• Instruction: Teach age and level-appropriate skills to students of all ages (4-18 for adaptive) and abilities.
• Adaptive Specialization: Modify lesson objectives for participants with disabilities and communicate progress directly with families.
• Administration: Track attendance/progress, manage equipment setup/cleanup, and submit bi-weekly reconciliation forms for private lessons.
• Professionalism: Arrive 10 minutes early, wear a family-friendly swimsuit, and participate in all mandatory staff trainings.

Qualifications

• Age: 16+ for general instruction; 18+ for Adaptive Private Lessons.
• Experience: 1 year of instruction preferred for general roles. Adaptive roles require 2 years of instruction experience and 1 year of experience working with participants living with disabilities.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim programs.
• Certifications: Current Lifeguard, WSI, or CPR Pro/First Aid certifications are highly preferred.

What We Offer

We provide a competitive salary and a Total Talent Rewards package designed to support our people:

• Free JCC Membership: Access to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facilities.
• Program Discounts: Significant discounts on early education, wellness, camping, and cultural programs.
• Retirement: Participation in a 403(b) defined contribution plan.
• Balance: Paid time off and holiday observance (for those scheduled 20+ hours/week).

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 dot org.