Swim Instructors, Traditional and Adaptive

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Springfield JCC

Swim Instructors, Traditional and Adaptive

Springfield, MA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Springfield JCC is currently looking to add to our fantastic team of part time swim instructors!

    Essential Responsibilities:

    • Be available to teach a wide variety of swim lessons/aquatics offerings, including but not limited to:
      • Super Tot Gym and Swim
      • Swim for Tots (Ages 6 months - 2.9 years old)
      • Youth swimming lessons (Ages 3 -12 years old)
      • Lessons for Summer Camp, KidSpace (After school program), and Preschool
      • Adult lessons
      • Lessons for the special needs population (Adaptive Aquatics) - experience preferred but not required.
    • Provide high-quality swim lessons using recognized, effective, and relevant skills and techniques within the Aquatics industry.
    • Assess each swim participant’s performance in each lesson and provide feedback.
    • Take attendance at the beginning of each lesson.
    • Provide certificates/written communication at the end of each group lesson session about the participant’s progress and which level they qualify for moving forward.
    • Provide back-up support and fill-in where needed in the absence of the regularly scheduled instructor.
    • Effectively communicate the new skills that are learned at the end of each lesson to families and swim lesson participants.
    • Effectively communicate the expectations and goals of each level to families, swim lesson participants, and instructors.
    • Ensure the swim lesson environment is safe and conducive to learning.
    • Maintain and organize all swim lesson equipment.
    • Develop meaningful relationships with members, staff, and the general public and use excellent customer service and communication skills to maintain those relationships.

    Qualifications:

    • Reliable, professional, and passionate about aquatics.
    • Be able to motivate people of all different backgrounds and provide constructive feedback on their progress.
    • Proven knowledge of each swimming stroke and the mechanics involved with teaching each stroke.
    • A positive attitude with the ability to work alone, with the Aquatics team, and the entire Health and Wellness team.
    • Proven track record of providing high-quality swim lesson services to a wide variety of populations.

    Education/Experience/Certifications

    • Must have current CPR, First Aid and AED certifications for both infant/child and adult.
    • USA Swimming certification and/or WSI certification preferred.