Swim Instructor

JCC Association of North America; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established non-profit organization is seeking a dedicated Swim Instructor to join their team. In this role, you will plan and teach swimming lessons to individuals of all ages and skill levels, ensuring a safe and positive environment. You will work closely with participants to promote water safety and swimming techniques while delivering excellent customer service. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community by fostering a love for swimming and ensuring safety in aquatic environments. If you are passionate about teaching and enjoy working with diverse groups, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with competitive swimming and teaching swim lessons required.
• Must have certifications in lifeguarding and first aid.

Responsibilities

• Teach water safety and swimming techniques to diverse participants.
• Evaluate participant progress and ensure safety during lessons.

Skills

Competitive swimming experience

Teaching swim lessons

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving initiative

Teamwork

Conflict management

Education

American Red Cross WSI certification

Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Job description

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Principal Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator, Swim Instructors plan and teach water safety and proper swimming techniques to a diverse range of participants in group and private settings.

Minimum Qualifications:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver technical guidance, age-appropriate and skill-focused group and private swim lessons based upon participant abilities.
• Arrive prepared to all sessions.
• Work collaboratively with participants and aquatics staff to ensure a positive and friendly environment with encouragement, goal-setting, and positive reinforcement.
• Provide excellent customer service and interact with parents when appropriate. Receive and respond to questions, concerns, and complaints from patrons; determine issues and resolve or refer to higher-level staff as appropriate.
• Evaluate participant progress and complete progress reports as needed.
• Ensure the safety of all participants.
• Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies in accordance with facility emergency action plans.
• Enforce all facility policies, rules, and regulations.
• Attend in-service trainings and meetings when necessary.
• Complete all additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Experience with competitive swimming and/or teaching swim lessons.
• American Red Cross WSI certification preferred.
• Certification in Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid through the American Red Cross or Ellis & Associates preferred.
• Knowledge of stroke mechanics and swimming skills.
• Ability to teach swimming to a wide variety of age groups and skill levels.
• Must be able to take initiative to solve problems and willing to seek assistance in solving problems.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with children of all ages and their parents.
• Must be able to work as a team and manage conflict situations.

Salary:

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

The Siegel JCC is a non-profit membership organization where people come together as a community to learn, share and celebrate. We inspire and connect people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds through social, educational, cultural, fitness and recreational opportunities, in a warm and welcoming environment. The JCC represents a feeling of home for children, families, teens, singles, seniors, and everyone in between.

The JCC houses preschool, child care and camp programs, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor pool, gymnasium and racquetball courts. Our thirty-acre family campus featuring an outdoor pool, ball fields, tennis and basketball courts offers a wide array of outdoor recreational services. The JCC is also home to Jewish holiday celebrations and cultural arts programming.

The mission of the Siegel JCC is to be the hub of Jewish life in our region. We strengthen the greater community by nurturing Jewish belonging and encouraging social, physical, and intellectual growth in an environment guided by Jewish values and culture.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Non-profit Organization Management