Swim Instructor-Part Time

  The J offers great benefits for part-time staff!

• $250 Signing Bonus
• Free membership to our outstanding Fitness Centers
• Discounts on programming
• Professional development opportunities
• Hiring Staff of ALL Religious Background 

About Us The St. Louis Jewish Community Center (the J) has been providing excellent health and cultural experiences for the entire community for over 140 years.   

Summary:

Swim instructors are responsible for teaching quality classes and providing safe, fun, and engaging experiences for all participants.

Responsibilities:

• Teach swim lessons (group/individual) and aquatics exercise classes (with appropriate certifications).
• Start/end classes on time. 
• Provide progress updates to parents on a weekly basis. 
• Complete records and reports within required timeframes including but not limited to timesheets, accident reports, class rosters.  
• Assist in maintaining a neat, organized and clean pool deck and aquatics office.
• Learn, adhere to, and enforce all J policies and procedures.
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance while adhering to applicable dress codes. 
• Be punctual and maintain good attendance.
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions and attend staff meetings.
• Maintain swimming skills, strength and endurance. 
• Foster and maintain relationships with members while creating a comfortable, positive and welcoming environment. 
• Learn and become familiar with programming and equipment offered at the J to be better able to address customer needs.
• Assist in promoting aquatics and other agency programs and services.
• Develop further knowledge in aquatics, including but not limited to training provided by the J.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age. 
• American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer is desired.
• Instructor certifications are desirable.
• Prior experience as a swim instructor with demonstrated knowledge of and application of childcare and instruction techniques is required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills along with the ability to provide exemplary customer service.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills and the ability to read and follow written communications.
• Must be able to make sound decisions.
• Position requires flexibility in schedule to open and or close the pools and to work across multiple locations.

For more information about the J, please see our website: www.jccstl.org.

The J is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the Department of Homeland Security’s E-verify Program.