Swim Instructor

JCC Greater Boston is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to join our respected team of aquatics professionals. Swim instructors do not need to be strong swimmers or experienced trainers! Our instructors enjoy working with children and must be able to follow and guiding them through a carefully crafted curriculum, helping to build confidence and skills. At JCC Greater Boston, we train our swim instructors in the Lenny Krazelberg methodology and provide lots of team support. The aquatics team is a lively and fun group to work with. We are seeking new team members who possess high standards, a strong customer service orientation, and great teamwork skills.

JCC Greater Boston is a vibrant, and welcoming workplace with a strong emphasis on teamwork with a shared sense of making a difference in the lives of others. We are deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

This is a part-time position +/-15 hours per week and pays a competitive hourly rate of $25-$30/hr. The pay rate offer will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, skills and experience, and internal equity. Are you seeking a chance to use your swimming skills as part of a winning team? Apply today!

Primary Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Ensures the safety of every pool patron through education and attentiveness.
• Teaches swimmers (children and adults) using predesigned lessons. Sessions may be with individuals or groups. Lessons may require hands on work in the pool with young children.
• Builds swimmers’ confidence, skills, and love of swimming
• Tracks skill development (record keeping).
• Sets up and breaks down equipment.
• Enforces the rules and regulations of the pools consistently
• Maintains good working relationships with staff members, maintenance personnel, and administrative personnel.
• Resolves member concerns professionally, or escalates them, as appropriate.
• Able and willing to follow directions from supervisors, and follows protocols.
• Develops professional relationships with members.
• Attends all mandatory trainings and in-services.
• Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued and respected.
• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values including through personal role modeling.
• Attend JCC meetings, and actively participate in and support the JCC/the department's goals and initiatives.
• Other activities as required by the organization.

About JCC Greater Boston

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, diverse community by nurturing meaningful, lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you want to upgrade your working experience and have a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Must be 15 years of age or older at time of hire
• Must have prior experience working with children
• Must be able to complete SwimRight training within 2 weeks of hire

Skills & Abilities:

• Computer literate; must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications and Outlook email.
• Good communication skills ; must be able to effectively communicate with children and co-workers
• Models a strong team player approach
• Committed to delivering quality customer service
• Highly dependable
• Personable and friendly
• Can build strong relationships with students
• Able to follow directions from supervisors and follow written and verbal protocols

Physical Requirements:

Must maintain an appropriate level of fitness in order to competently perform all job related tasks including the ability to swim distances and dive to pool depths, as determined by testing/certification authorities, including.

• Must have the ability to swim distances and dive to pool depths, as determined by testing/certification authorities.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, stoop, and kneel frequently
• Must be able to be in the pool for extended periods of time (2+ hours)
• Maintain an appropriate level of fitness to competently perform all job-related tasks including the ability to 1) swim distances of 25 meters, 2) dive to pool depth of 6 feet or more, and 3) lift 50 pounds or more
• Must be able to hold a child in the water
• Able to see, hear and cognitively recognize situations requiring lifeguarding services
• Ability to work in a high temperature and high humidity environment for extended periods
• Ability to stand, sit and lay on the pool deck while moving their body in a way similar to how the participants in the water should (demonstrating)
• Vision requirements include the ability to read routine and technical documents, use a computer, and answer a telephone

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Benefits

JCCGB Perks! Each employee is eligible for a free individual membership to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton – offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more! Complimentary individual membership includes: 

• Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman
• Access to group fit classes, Arts & Culture adult programming at member rates,
• Discounts on a variety JCCGB's fitness/wellness programs and services
• Free wellness events!

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization, and plan documents are the primary determinant.

A Great Place to Work! JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey, at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on:

• Supportive colleagues
• Team camaraderie
• How their managers treat them
• Individual autonomy
• Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others
• Pride in working for the JCC
• Program and service quality
• Holding ourselves accountable    

Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer and we are dedicated to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Our culture is built on our values, driven by our mission, and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.