Swim Instructor (Fulltime)

Jewish Community Center of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The Jewish Community Center of San Francisco is seeking a swim instructor to teach classes for various age groups using the JCCSF Swim School curriculum. You will create a welcoming environment while maintaining safety and customer service standards.

The ideal candidate has experience working with children, is comfortable in pools, and can swim 3 competitive strokes at an intermediate level. Flexible working hours include afternoons and evenings.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an education, recreation, or athletics setting.
• Comfort in pools and strong swimming experience.
• Ability to swim 3 of the 4 competitive strokes at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes according to the JCCSF Swim School curriculum.
• Create a warm, friendly, and safe environment for all classes.
• Evaluate students' progress every class.

Skills

Customer service skills

Swimming ability

Experience with children

Job description

Teach swim classes for babies, children, teens and adults using the JCCSF Swim School curriculum. All JCCSF Aquatics staff are expected to have outstanding customer service skills and hold Aquatics safety standards in high regard.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach classes according to the JCCSF Swim School curriculum.
• Create a warm, friendly and safe environment for all classes.
• Check in with the deck coordinator 15 minutes before the start of the first class.
• Be in assigned teaching station 5 minutes before every class ready to teach.
• Wear the JCCSF swim instructor uniform at all times while teaching.
• Greet all students as they arrive for class.
• Collect attendance from each student.
• Evaluate students’ progress every class.
• Maintain direct and clear communication with the Program Coordinator about students’ progress.
• Ensure the teaching station is appropriately stocked for class.
• Assist Program Coordinator with pool setups.
• Render first aid and CPR within the scope of employee’s certifications.
• Attend all mandatory training or staff meetings as scheduled.
• Understand and honor JCCSF mission, core values and customer service standards inside and outside the Aquatics Center.
• Understand safety and emergency preparedness procedures for the JCCSF Aquatics Department.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working with children, preferably in an education, recreation, or athletics setting
• Comfort in pools and strong swimming experience
• Prior experience teaching swim lessons helpful but not required
• Ability to swim 3 of the 4 competitive strokes (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle) at an intermediate level
• Applicant’s ability is evaluated during the interview process

WORKING CONDITIONS

In water of varying depth and temperature in an indoor aquatics center.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to spend prolonged amounts of time in water and swim 3 of the 4 competitive strokes (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle) at an intermediate level.

HOURS / SCHEDULE

Tuesday: Split shift - 8:45am - 10:20am *BREAK* 2:45pm-7:30pm

Thursday: Split shift - 8:45am - 10:20am *BREAK* 2:45pm-7:30pm

Friday: 1:30pm-6:30pm

Saturday: 8:15am-2:00pm

FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about working at the JCCSF, including staff culture, hiring practices and policies, and benefits, visit our Careers page: https://www.jccsf.org/about/careers/

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