Summer 2026 Swim Instructor

Description

SANDRA AND LEON LEVINE JCC

The Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center is a non-profit, social service agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values. The Center provides and initiates diversified social, educational, recreational and cultural programs within a Jewish setting. The JCC is a partner in serving the community, is affiliated with the JCC Association of North America and a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte.

POSITION PURPOSE:

This position responsible for providing safe, quality swim instruction to our members, in a group, camp (summer only), or one on one setting. The candidate must be able to have a flexible schedule. Under the direction of the Aquatics Program Director, the Swim Instructor is responsible for conducting/teaching swimming lesson classes using the Aquatic Program Guidelines. In addition, the incumbent will maintain and ensure the safety of the students at all times.

• Gain valuable experience and direction.
• Work at a first-class facility.
• Consistent schedule.
• Work in a team atmosphere (with other Swim Instructors and Supervisors).
• Competitive pay.
• Growth Opportunities (commensurate with your experience and performance).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Administer swim lessons in a group, private, and/or camp setting.

With specificity, the Swim Instructor will:

• Must be able to work at least two (2) days per week. Weekend work may be required as needed.
• Prepare and follow lesson plans for assigned class.
• Maintain attendance and skill accomplishment records for each class as you teach.
• Evaluate swimmers for class level and give certificates at conclusion of course.
• Dress appropriately for duty.
• Maintain teaching equipment.
• Keep class participants safe and know their locations at all times.
• Know emergency procedures and review them as needed.
• Fill out incident / accident reports as needed.
• Follow all safety rules.
• Record hours as directed.
• Give equal teaching time to each student enrolled in class.
• Perform assigned work as given by the Aquatics Director or designated individual.
• Record class attendance as needed or assigned.
• Work with other staff courteously and be helpful.

Requirements

• Current YMCA or Red Cross Lifesaving Certification or Equivalent Preferred.
• CPR & First Aid certifications including adult, child and infant and obstructed airway maneuver.
• Attend Swim Instructor Courses as needed.
• Communicate responsibly and tactfully to participants, taking into account each individual’s abilities.
• Communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances.
• Know how to design lesson plans and follow guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

• Sight, hearing, and speaking.
• Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, sitting.
• Lifting and carrying a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Pulling a minimum of 100 lbs.
• Swimming and tolerance to hot, humid environments and wet conditions
• Tolerance to moderate noise levels.
• Dressed professional in appropriate attire for activity that promotes a high standard of morality.