Swim Instructor - Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center - Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI

The Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) is seeking an enthusiastic, attentive and outgoing Swim Instructor for our Whitefish Bay and Mequon locations. This part-time position includes the following weekday & weekend hours:

Saturday: 9am-12pm
Sunday: 9am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
Monday-Thursday: 4pm-6pm

The JCC is a non-profit social services agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values. Committed to meeting the ever-changing needs of the entire community, the JCC strengthens Jewish identity and enriches quality of life through diversified social, educational, recreational, and cultural programs. Operating out of six facilities throughout Wisconsin, the JCC provides the total community with a forum for open dialogue and offers inclusive wellness, education, and community services for members and guests of all backgrounds.

Position Summary

The lifeguard is responsible for the safety of all members and program participants within the pool area.

• Teach age and level appropriate skills to people of all ages and abilities.


• Communicate openly and regularly with supervisor and team members.


• Attend and participate in all mandatory monthly Staff Meetings and Trainings.


• Promote Aquatic Programming.


• Track attendance and progress of students in their assigned lessons and complete necessary paperwork during the middle and end of the swim lesson session.


• Uniform requirements – swim suit.

This is a partial list of required duties and responsibilities. The performance of other duties not listed may be become necessary as business conditions dictate.

Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements (KSA’s)

• Ability to maintain good relationships with other staff, volunteers, members, and the general public.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.


• Swim instructors must show an interest in working with children, adults, and teens and show significant evidence of emotional maturity, good character, excellent judgment, professionalism, integrity and leadership abilities


• Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with other staff, volunteers, members, and the general public.

Education and/or Experience
Must be 16 years of age or older.
One year of instruction experience preferred.
Previous swimming background preferred.
Current Lifeguard certification, CPR Pro/First Aid, or Swim Instruction from nationally recognized organizations preferred.

Job Type: Part-time