Swim Instructor

Overview: Candidate for this position must be at least 16 years of age and possess a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification.

Minimum Education/Experience:
· Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
· Hold a current Water Safety Instructor certification through the American Red Cross

General Responsibilities:
· Must understand all four competitive strokes with turns.
· Create and maintain a safe environment for all participants.
· Must be an enthusiastic ambassador of the JCC.
· Must be on time and well prepared for classes.
· Mark class attendance on daily attendance charts.
· Put away all equipment after the program.
· Participate in continuing education programs.
· Demonstrate and explain skills and reasoning for drills.
Understand all the levels of the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program
Requirements

Performance Expectations:
· Greet students by name in a friendly manner.
· Begin and end class on time.
· Be prepared.
· Attend member service trainings.
· Suggest other programming offered at the JCC.

Minimum Physical Requirements:
· Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds.
· Must be able to assist participants in and out of the pool.
· Must be able to swim a minimum of 300 yards continuously.
· Must be able to demonstrate swimming skills.

HOURS:  Thurs & Thurs - 4pm-7pm