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

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