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Description SANDRA AND LEON LEVINE JCC 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. 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. • 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). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Administer swim lessons in a group, private, and/or camp setting. With specificity, the Swim Instructor will: • 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. • Keep class participants safe and know their locations at all times. • Know emergency procedures and review them as needed. • Fill out incident / accident reports as needed. • Follow all safety rules. • Record hours as directed. • Give equal teaching time to each student enrolled in class. • Perform assigned work as given by the Aquatics Director or designated individual. • Record class attendance as needed or assigned. • Work with other staff courteously and be helpful. Requirements • 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. Physical 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.