Adaptive Swim Instructor

JCC Greater Boston is seeking a part-time Adaptive Aquatics Instructor. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on making a difference and has experience in teaching skills that enrich the lives of children and adults with disabilities. The JCC Greater Boston's Adaptive Swim instructor is a specialist in our swim program. This is an opportunity for you to transform the lives of people you work with while developing lifelong skills. Our Adaptive Swim Instructors use previous experience, coupled with the Swim Angelfish methodology, while receiving significant team support. The Aquatics Team is a lively and fun group to work with. We seek new team members who possess high standards, are customer service-oriented, and are collaborative. Responsibilities include, and are not limited to: Create a safe, supportive environment which fosters confidence and develops swimmer proficiency. Establish individual swim goals, identify roadblocks, address challenges, and help swimmers meet swim skill benchmarks that create water safety, increase leisure and promote overall swim abilities. Use discretion, adapting the approach, as needed, to meet the unique needs of each swimmer. Provide ongoing, effective communication with the supervisor regarding all classes and programming. Recognize and respond according to protocols for emergencies. Teach swimmers (children and adults) with special needs using prior experience and predesigned lessons. Sessions may be with individuals or groups. Lessons may require hands-on work in the pool with young children. Build swimmers’ confidence, skills, and love of swimming. Track skill development (record keeping). Set up and break down equipment. Enforce the rules and regulations of the pools consistently. Maintain good working relationships with staff members, maintenance personnel, and administrative personnel. Resolve member concerns professionally, or escalate them, as appropriate. Able and willing to follow directions from supervisors, and follow protocols. Develop professional relationships with members. Attend all mandatory trainings and in-services. Minimum Requirements: Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and must have at least 6 months prior experience working with persons with disabilities in the adapted space, working with various populations including children and adults. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria. Must be 16 years or older at the time of hire. Must be able to complete Swim Angelfish certification within 2 weeks of hire. Skills & Abilities: Good communication skills with children. Demonstrates an effective ability to communicate with community members and coworkers in person, over email, and on the phone. Calm, patient, flexible, creative, and empathic. Dedication to working with both children and adults, helping them achieve their goals. A strong customer service and teamwork orientation; models a strong team player approach. Able to use a gentle, effective approach when working, being able to adjust to different personalities, aptitudes, and attentional levels. Capable of attending in-person and online training (Paid Training). Highly dependable; ability to work a flexible schedule. Committed to delivering quality customer service. Personable and friendly. Can build strong relationships with students. Willing to follow directions from supervisors and follow protocols. Ability to make safety-related decisions. Physical Requirements: See, hear, and cognitively recognize situations requiring lifeguarding services. Work in a high temperature and high humidity environment for extended periods while wearing required personal protective equipment. Read routine and technical documents, write, understand, and speak English. Follow set instructions for the swimming program. Stand, walk, sit, stoop, and kneel frequently. Swim at an intermediate level. Lift up to 30 pounds. Use a computer and answer a telephone. Compensation:

This part-time position has a starting pay rate of $30-$40 per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications and experience, and internal pay equity. Offering approximately +/-15 hours/week. JCCGB Perks!

Each employee is eligible for a free individual membership to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton – offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more! JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability.

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