Swim Instructor

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free fitness membership

Professional development

Mentorship

Access to cultural and film programs

Job summary

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is seeking a friendly Swim Instructor to teach children, promote swimming skills, and reinforce water safety. The Aquatics Department serves around 1,200 students weekly with diverse lessons.

The role involves delivering engaging lessons, creating age-appropriate curricula, and maintaining a positive learning environment. CPR is required; WSI certification is preferred, and prior instruction experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification preferred.
• Previous swim instruction experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a positive, welcoming, and safe learning environment.
• Experience working with children of varying ages and abilities.
• Strong personal swimming and stroke knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to regular schedule, on time.
• Teach proper swimming strokes to children (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly).
• Enforce water safety rules and supervise swimmers.
• Design clear lesson plans tailored to different ages and skill levels.
• Evaluate student progress and provide feedback.
• Empathy and patience with swimmers.

Skills

CPR certification

WSI certification

swimming instruction experience

communication skills

positive learning environment

childrens' instruction experience

Job description

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is looking for an upbeat, friendly, and enthusiastic Swim Instructor to join their team! The Swim Instructor is passionate about teaching children, promoting swimming skills, and water safety. The Aquatics Department at The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan serves approximately 1,200 students each week through a wide range of group and private swim lessons, including parent-and-child, toddler, after-school, teen/tween, adult, pre-competition, adaptive, and private lessons.

The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center in Manhattan

Together with our community, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan creates a welcoming and vibrant environment where individuals from all walks of life come together to connect, grow, and learn. Rooted in Jewish values, it is a cornerstone of the Upper West Side that provides something for every stage of life through a multifaceted array of offerings, spanning comprehensive children's and family programs, cutting-edge health and wellness, thought-provoking arts and culture, and vital social services. It imagines Jewish life that is inclusive and diverse, creating a supportive space for people of all backgrounds to engage, nurture their well-being, and find a deep sense of belonging.

Key Responsibilities

• Commitment to regular schedule, on time
• Ability to multitask and stay calm in a busy environment
• Teach proper swimming strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly)
• Enforce water safety rules and supervise swimmers
• Design clear lesson plans tailored to different ages and skill levels
• Evaluate student progress and provide feedback
• Empathy and patience with swimmers

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Current CPR certification required
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification preferred
• Previous swim instruction experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create a positive, welcoming, and safe learning environment
• Experience working with children of varying ages and abilities
• Strong personal swimming and stroke knowledge

What We Offer

• Supportive, mission-driven work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
• Access to all the JCC's cultural, learning, arts, and film programs
• Investment in professional development and leadership skills
• Free fitness membership for the pool and health club

Compensation

• This role offers a rate of $25-$35 per hour, commensurate with experience.

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, marital status and civil partnership/union status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic as established and protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Salary: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour