Swim Instructor - *Additional Opportunities Available*

Levine Jewish Community Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gain valuable experience

Work at a first-class facility

Competitive pay

Consistent schedule

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A community center in Charlotte is seeking a Swim Instructor responsible for teaching safe swimming lessons to members in various settings. Candidates should have Lifesaving Certification and First Aid training, possess strong communication skills, and be prepared to maintain the safety of students. This role requires a flexible schedule and the ability to evaluate swimmer progress. The position offers the chance to work in a supportive team environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Preferred Lifesaving Certification from YMCA or Red Cross.
• Current CPR & First Aid certifications, including adult, child, and infant.
• Ability to communicate responsibly with participants.

Responsibilities

• Teach safe swimming lessons to members.
• Maintain safety of students during lessons.
• Evaluate swimmers and issue certificates.
• Dress appropriately for duty.
• Maintain teaching equipment.
• Must be able to work at least two days per week; weekend work may be required.

Skills

YMCA or Red Cross Lifesaving Certification

CPR & First Aid certifications

Ability to design lesson plans

Strong communication skills

Ability to project voice

Job description

Overview

The Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center is a non-profit, social service agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values. The Center provides and initiates diversified social, educational, recreational and cultural programs within a Jewish setting. The JCC is a partner in serving the community, is affiliated with the JCC Association of North America and a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte.

• Gain valuable experience and direction
• Work at a first-class facility
• Consistent schedule
• Work in a team atmosphere (with other Swim Instructors and Supervisors)
• Competitive pay
• Growth Opportunities (commensurate with your experience and performance)

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for providing safe, quality swim instruction to our members, in a group, camp (summer only), or one on one setting. The candidate must be able to have a flexible schedule. Under the direction of the Aquatics Program Director, the Swim Instructor is responsible for conducting/teaching swimming lesson classes using the Aquatic Program Guidelines. In addition, the incumbent will maintain and ensure the safety of the students at all times.

Know-How

• Current YMCA or Red Cross Lifesaving Certification or Equivalent Preferred
• CPR & First Aid certifications including adult, child and infant and obstructed airway maneuver
• Attend Swim Instructor Courses as needed
• Communicate responsibly and tactfully to participants, taking into account each individual’s abilities
• Communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances
• Know how to design lesson plans and follow guidelines

Requirements

• Sight, hearing, and speaking
• Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, sitting
• Lifting and carrying a minimum of 50 lbs
• Pulling a minimum of 100 lbs
• Swimming and tolerance to hot, humid environments and wet conditions
• Tolerance to moderate noise levels
• Dressed professional in appropriate attire for activity that promotes a high standard of morality

Principal Activities

• Must be able to work at least two (2) days per week. Weekend work may be required as needed
• Prepare and follow lesson plans for assigned class
• Maintain attendance and skill accomplishment records for each class as you teach
• Evaluate swimmers for class level and give certificates at conclusion of course
• Dress appropriately for duty
• Maintain teaching equipment