Swim Instructor (Year Round)

Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a dedicated swim instructor to join their Aquatics team. This part-time role involves teaching swim lessons and ensuring a safe environment for all participants. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and possess strong communication and customer service skills. You'll be responsible for maintaining records, scheduling lessons, and providing quality instruction that enhances the development of each swimmer. Join this vibrant community center and make a difference in the lives of children through swimming education!

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially in swim lessons.
• Must obtain certification within 60 days if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and quality swim instruction to all students.
• Assist with record keeping and scheduling for classes.
• Maintain cleanliness of the pool and aquatics facilities.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Teaching Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

CPR and First Aid Certification

American Red Cross WSI Certification

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: 5601 S. Braeswood - Houston, TX

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Job Description

Job Summary

The J swim instructor will be responsible for the direct service and implementation of JCC Aquatics Learn to Swim program, private lessons, and any J enrichments program.
Compensation:
– WSI Certified $12-$18/hour based on experience
– Non WSI certified $10-$11.75/hour based on experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ADMINISTRATION

1. Assisting in record keeping and progress reports for instructional aquatics classes and enrichment classes.
2. Assists with calendar and schedule for personal private lessons.
3. Assists with ensuring that financial arrangements have been completed with participants and instructors before all classes and lessons.
4. Checks in and redeems private lesson usage on a daily basis by communicating with the Aquatics Director or Aquatics Administrative Assistant.

COMMUNICATIONS

1. Answers questions about aquatics classes, lessons, and programs with current and prospective members.
2. Assists in communicating with members about upcoming schedules, changes in schedules, and any other important aquatics information.

DIRECT SERVICE

1. To provide a safe and comfortable environment for all swimmers.
2. To teach all swimmers safety in and around the water.
3. To provide quality instruction that improves the skills and development of each student based on the JCC swim program.
4. Assist with aquatics department in daily cleaning and maintenance of the pool and aquatics facilities.
5. Enrichment class instruction.
6. Be an instructor for our summer camp classes and assist in training summer camp aquatic staff.

OTHER DUTIES

1. Works with other agency staff for agency-wide special events programs and other events as deemed necessary by supervisor.
2. Other assignments as deemed necessary by the Aquatics Director.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Previous experience working with children, preferably teaching swim lessons.
2. American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, and first aid.
3. If do not have certification then must become certified in first 60 days.
4. American Red Cross WSI preferred.
5. Great customer service skills.
6. Desire to work in a team environment.
7. Ability to work a consistent schedule.
8. A love of children and a desire to teach.