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Swim Instructor

Oshman Family JCC

Palo Alto, CAJob$25–29/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$25–29/hr
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Lifeguard Training Certified Or Ability To Obtain Within 90 Days Of Hire

Job overview

Oshman Family JCC is hiring a Swim Instructor. The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center seeks a passionate swim instructor to provide group swim instruction to students of varying ages and abilities, maintain a safe and fun learning environment, and promote water safety, with year‑round positions available in its indoor and outdoor pools.

Key focus areas include 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, and Plan lessons, select appropriate drills and evaluate the student’s progress.

Successful candidates bring Lifeguard Training Certified Or Ability To Obtain Within 90 Days Of Hire and Ability To Work Evenings, Weekends And Holidays. Important skills include Swim Instruction, Swimming Strokes And Skills, Lesson Planning, Drill Selection, Student Progress Evaluation, and Demonstration Skills. Preferred (not required): Strong Swimming Background.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Swim InstructionSwimming Strokes and SkillsLesson PlanningDrill SelectionStudent Progress EvaluationDemonstration SkillsPerformance AnalysisError CorrectionTeaching Device UsageDynamic PersonalityEnthusiasticEnergeticFriendlyPersonableExcellent Communication SkillsCustomer Service OrientedCommitment to Fitness IndustryWorking With Children Up to 12 Years OldMultitaskingInspire and Motivate OthersGreat People SkillsSelf-StarterHighly MotivatedOrganizedGood Time ManagementGreat Follow-Up SkillsStrong Swimming BackgroundPerform Swimming Strokes and SkillsPlan LessonsSelect Appropriate DrillsEvaluate Student ProgressPresent Proper DemonstrationsExplain SkillsAnalyze PerformanceCorrect PerformanceMinimize FearUse Appropriate Teaching DevicesMaintain Safe Teaching EnvironmentCreate Positive Teaching AtmosphereCommitment to the Fitness Industry/EnvironmentMultitask

Qualifications

Lifeguard Training Certified or Ability to Obtain Within 90 Days of HireExperience Working With Children Up to 12 Years OldAbility to Work Evenings, Weekends and Holidays as NeededCPR/AED CertifiedFirst Aid Certified1+ Years of Aquatic Instructor Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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

  • 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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