Description:
SANDRA AND LEON LEVINE JCC
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.
POSITION PURPOSE:
This position 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.
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Gain valuable experience and direction.
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Work at a first-class facility.
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Consistent schedule.
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Work in a team atmosphere (with other Swim Instructors and Supervisors).
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Competitive pay.
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Growth Opportunities (commensurate with your experience and performance).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Administer swim lessons in a group, private, and/or camp setting.
With specificity, the Swim Instructor will:
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Must be able to work at least two (2) days per week. Weekend work may be required as needed.
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Prepare and follow lesson plans for assigned class.
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Maintain attendance and skill accomplishment records for each class as you teach.
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Evaluate swimmers for class level and give certificates at conclusion of course.
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Dress appropriately for duty.
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Maintain teaching equipment.
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Keep class participants safe and know their locations at all times.
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Know emergency procedures and review them as needed.
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Fill out incident / accident reports as needed.
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Follow all safety rules.
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Record hours as directed.
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Give equal teaching time to each student enrolled in class.
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Perform assigned work as given by the Aquatics Director or designated individual.
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Record class attendance as needed or assigned.
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Work with other staff courteously and be helpful.
Requirements:
- Current YMCA or Red Cross Lifesaving Certification or Equivalent Preferred.
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CPR & First Aid certifications including adult, child and infant and obstructed airway maneuver.
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Attend Swim Instructor Courses as needed.
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Communicate responsibly and tactfully to participants, taking into account each individual’s abilities.
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Communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances.
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Know how to design lesson plans and follow guidelines.
Physical Requirements:
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Sight, hearing, and speaking.
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Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, sitting.
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Lifting and carrying a minimum of 50 lbs.
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Pulling a minimum of 100 lbs.
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Swimming and tolerance to hot, humid environments and wet conditions
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Tolerance to moderate noise levels.
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Dressed professional in appropriate attire for activity that promotes a high standard of morality.
