Swim Instructor

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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

• 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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