Summer 2026 Swim Instructor

Levine Jewish Community Center•Charlotte, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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).

Requirements

Must be able to work at least two (2) days per week.
Weekend work may be required as needed.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

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