Swim Instructor

Why this role matters:

Our swim instructors are responsible for implementing the day to day swim instruction program and actively supervising children within the guidelines set by the Bender JCC. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with our community and have a significant impact on the experience of members and guests.

About the Bender JCC:

The Bender Jewish Community Center in Rockville Maryland is a premier community center at the heart of Jewish life in Montgomery County operating a fullscale health and fitness center preschool day camp and variety of education and arts programs.

We create a welcoming and inclusive environment connecting the people of our Jewish community with each other Israel and the broader community. We inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to enhance their social physical intellectual and spiritual wellbeing through programs of excellence rooted in Jewish values.

Core Responsibilities:

• Instructing evaluating and supervising all swim lesson participants.
• Ensuring the safety of the participant in their own class.
• Remaining after class to answer participant and/or parent questions as needed and clean up supplies.
• Submitting completed report cards skills sheets and attendance information on time.
• Attending mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
• Acting immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
• Planning swim lessons and adapting activities based on participant needs
• Assisting in daily set up and cleanup of teaching areas and instructional equipment before students arrive.
• Leading activities while maintaining control over group program and equipment.
• Providing opportunities for each student to achieve success including students with disabilities.
• Presenting professionally and maintaining a high standard of customer service.

Qualifications

You are:

• Supportive. You want the best for those around you and are excited about their accomplishments. You work to create a supportive environment to help colleagues and members thrive.
• Reliable. You begin and end class on time and show consistency in your work.
• You believe that diversity is a strength. You account for the value of diversity in every aspect of your work and you understand the nuances of diversity that shape the experiences of members and guests.
• Open to feedback. You have a desire and willingness to learn and grow using feedback as an opportunity for professional development.
• Communicative. You engage in and understand the importance of effective communication with individuals of all ages.
• Engaging. You bring a sense of fun to your work and have the desire and ability to work with children.
• Flexible. Youre comfortable with change in your work environment and schedule.

You have:

• An age of 18 years or above preferred.
• Ability to swim 100 yards any stroke without stopping.
• Ability to lift children up to 40 pounds from water to side of pool.
• Ability to lead activities/skill sessions in the water for at least a half hour.
• Prior experience as a swim instructor or participant on a swim team.
• Desire and ability to work with children.
• Ability to teach swimming and water safety skills to children of varying ages and abilities in an upbeat and effective manner.
• Visual and auditory ability to supervisor swimmers and to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Ability to accept guidance and supervision.
• Enthusiasm patience sense of humor and selfcontrol.
• Ability to perform other duties and responsibilities as needed required or assigned.

Our core values are

• Welcoming and inclusiveHachnassat Orchim We open our doors to everyone and strive to create an inclusive and accommodating environment for people of different backgrounds abilities and means.
• RespectKavod We seek to create a town square where our community can be exposed to diverse viewpoints and grapple with difficult issues in a respectful and civil manner.
• Jewish PeoplehoodKlal Yisrael We create connections to the people history culture and land of Israel and with the Jewish people as a whole welcoming all Jewish traditions and backgrounds.
• CommunityKehilla We facilitate relationship building and a sense of belonging to create communities across all stages of life.
• Working togetherByachad We partner and collaborate with Jewish and secular organizations to build a stronger community.
• WellnessShmirat HaNefesh vHaGuf We promote the wellbeing and fitness of every person.
• SpiritRuach We infuse spirit and fun into our activities and programs.

Additional Information

Research shows that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they feel that they meet 100 of the qualifications. If this role sounds interesting to you we encourage you to apply! The Bender JCC is committed to building a diverse team that draws on the strengths of people with a variety of identities backgrounds perspectives and skills.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a parttime position with a rate of $15 per half hour private lesson or half hourgroup class.As a Bender JCC employee you will receive an individual membership to the Bender JCC including complete access to the entire fitness facility pools and group exercise classes.