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. • Gain valuable experience and direction • Work at a first-class facility • Consistent schedule • Work in a team atmosphere (with other Swim Instructors and Supervisors) • Competitive pay • 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: • Current YMCA or Red Cross Lifesaving Certification or Equivalent Preferred • CPR & First Aid certifications including adult, child and infant and obstructed airway maneuver • Attend Swim Instructor Courses as needed • Communicate responsibly and tactfully to participants, taking into account each individual’s abilities • Communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances • Know how to design lesson plans and follow guidelines Requirements • Sight, hearing, and speaking • Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, sitting • Lifting and carrying a minimum of 50 lbs • Pulling a minimum of 100 lbs • Swimming and tolerance to hot, humid environments and wet conditions • Tolerance to moderate noise levels • Dressed professional in appropriate attire for activity that promotes a high standard of morality Principal Activities: • Must be able to work at least two (2) days per week. Weekend work may be required as needed • Prepare and follow lesson plans for assigned class • Maintain attendance and skill accomplishment records for each class as you teach • Evaluate swimmers for class level and give certificates at conclusion of course • Dress appropriately for duty • Maintain teaching equipment