Description:
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.
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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)
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.
Know-How:
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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
Requirements:
- 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
Principal Activities:
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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
