Aquatics & Kids Club Associate
About The Position
The Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia is seeking an energetic, reliable, and customer-focused Aquatics & Kids Club Associate to support childcare and aquatics programming. This dual-role position provides supervision and engaging activities in the J-Fit Kids Club while teaching private and group swim lessons to participants of all ages and skill levels. The position offers a flexible schedule with opportunities to work in fitness childcare and aquatics instruction. Kids Club duties include supervising children in a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment; leading age-appropriate games, crafts, and activities; following check-in and check-out procedures; maintaining a clean and sanitary childcare area; communicating professionally with parents, members, and staff; enforcing policies and behavior expectations; reporting accidents and concerns; and supporting family events and special activities. Swim instruction duties include teaching private and group lessons for children and adults, providing water safety and swimming instruction, assessing progress, developing appropriate lesson plans, maintaining a safe learning environment, enforcing pool rules, completing lesson documentation, and promoting aquatics programs.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Reliable, punctual, and professional.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work effectively with children, families, and members.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Comfortable working in both childcare and aquatic settings.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children in childcare, camps, recreation, education, or youth programs.
- Previous swim instruction experience.
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification.
- Lifeguard Certification.
- CPR/AED and First Aid Certification, or willingness to obtain certifications upon hire.
- Experience working with swimmers of varying ages and abilities.
Responsibilities
- Supervise children in a safe, welcoming, and engaging Kids Club environment.
- Lead age-appropriate games, crafts, and activities.
- Follow Kids Club check-in and check-out procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary childcare area.
- Communicate professionally with parents, members, and staff.
- Enforce Kids Club policies and behavior expectations.
- Report accidents, injuries, behavioral concerns, and emergencies to supervisory staff.
- Support family events, holiday programming, and special activities.
- Teach private and group swim lessons for children and adults.
- Provide instruction in water safety, stroke development, and swimming fundamentals.
- Assess participant progress and provide feedback to swimmers and parents.
- Develop lesson plans appropriate to participants’ skill levels and ages.
- Maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
- Enforce pool rules and safety standards.
- Complete attendance and lesson documentation as required.
- Promote aquatics programs and encourage continued participation.
- Support school break camps, family events, and special programs as opportunities arise.
Benefits
- Complimentary JCC Membership.
- Flexible scheduling opportunities.
- Professional development and training.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and families.
- Fun, supportive, and community-focused work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
