Swim Instructor
Interested in receiving your Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid Certifications for FREE? We can help!
Seeking year-round applicants!
Pay Range: $25-29/hour
The Place: The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness and wellness programs. Join us! Year-round positions available!
The Job: If you have a passion for the pool and enjoy kids, you’ll love being a swim instructor in our fantastic indoor and outdoor pools. As a Swim Instructor, you will provide group swim instruction to students of varying ages and abilities while maintaining a safe and effective learning environment. Emphasizing fun and water safety is key. Ask us about our other Aquatics roles, including Lifeguard.
The Core Duties:
- Provide swim instruction to various levels and age groups and help improve overall skill set and technique
- Perform all swimming strokes and skills taught at all levels
- Plan lessons, select appropriate drills and evaluate the student’s progress
- Present proper demonstrations and explain skills, analyze, evaluate and correct performance, minimize fear and use appropriate teaching devices
- Maintain a safe and positive teaching environment. Create an atmosphere where the student loves swimming and the water
The Essentials:
- Individual must have a dynamic personality. Enthusiastic, energetic, friendly & personable
- Strong swimming background preferred
- 1+ years of experience being an aquatic instructor preferred
- Excellent communication skills, customer service oriented commitment to the fitness industry/environment
- CPR/AED and First Aid Certified preferred
- Lifeguard Training Certified or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire required
- Experience working with children up to 12 years old
- Ability to multitask
- Must have the ability to inspire and motivate others with great people skills
- Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, organized, with good time management and great follow-up skills
- Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
The Perks:
- Free membership at our award-winning fitness center for you and a friend!
- Health, Dental and Vision
- Personal Development
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Unlimited access to our new R&R room - with a focus on Recovery
Benefits exceptions apply, based on # hours worked per week
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