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 Specialist Swim Program 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
- Ensure the safety of all swimmers by implementing preventative measures and minimizing hazardous situations
- Teach swimming techniques and water safety skills to students of all ages with special needs, using prior experience and the Swim Angelfish curriculum
- 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
- Maintain class records
- Manage equipment used for sessions
- Recognize and respond according to protocols for emergencies
- Other duties, as assigned
JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.
Standard staff expectations include and are not limited to:
- Actively create a welcoming dynamic environment where each individual is valued and respected
- Support JCC Greater Boston's mission, vision, and values including through personal role modeling
- Attend JCC meetings and actively participate in the department's goals and initiatives
- Other duties, as assigned
This part-time position has a starting pay rate of $30-$40 per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant qualifications and experience, and internal pay equity. Offering approximately +/-15 hours/week.
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
- Love 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
ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.
About JCC Greater Boston
Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to its mission of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community by nurturing meaningful and lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.
JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey staff gave a rating of close to 90% positive for their experiences of direct management and organizational alignment. If you are interested in upgrading your working experience and/or having a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!
The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.
To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/
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. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.
Benefits
Our Perks! Each employee is eligible for complimentary
Individual JCC membership, which includes:
- Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman
- Access to group fit classes, Arts & Culture adult programming at member rates,
- Membership discounts off of other programs and services
A Great Place to Work! JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey, at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on:
- Supportive colleagues
- Team camaraderie
- How their managers treat them
- Individual autonomy
- Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others
- Pride in working for the JCC
- Program and service quality
- Holding ourselves accountable·
Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer and we are committed to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Our culture is built on our values, driven by our mission, and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.
