Location and Job Title:

Water Safety Instructors
New Orleans JCC
5342 St. Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115

Principal Responsibilities:

Water Safety Instructors

As the Water Safety Instructor, you will teach all students in a logical progression of aquatic development, and teach each individual the basic knowledge and skills needed for safety in the water as well as advanced swimming techniques in all swimming strokes. Primary duties and responsibilities is to maintain safety of students at all times by administering and following aquatics center guidelines, provide swim instruction based on a logical progression of aquatics development, maintain neatness by returning all instructional items to designated storage spaces at the end of class, maintain appropriate paperwork including class roster, daily lesson plans, and course completion cards. Deliver quality swim lessons by maximizing class time and being in the water.

Salary Range: $12 per 30 minute session

Download the application and email to kathleen@nojcc.org after completing.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Instructors will be Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate or 2-3 years of experience teaching swim lessons required. Must possess excellent swimming skills and be able to swim 500 yards using the five basic strokes. Must be knowledgeable of all Red Cross levels of swimming and be able to communicate them clearly with all students.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 45 pounds
• Ascend or descend ladders and get in and out of the water
• Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, twist
• Ability to setup/breakdown equipment before and after class
• Ability to extract and organize lap lanes
• Moderate physical activity requires occasional handling and maneuvering of a person in the range of 30-50lbs.

Environmental Conditions:

• Outdoor pool/deck environment with exposure to extreme high and low temperatures, direct sunlight, and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind; may be noisy at times

NOTE: If you are under the age of 18 and wish to work for the New Orleans Jewish Community Center, you will be required to submit a completed Application to Employ Minors Under the Age 18 in order to obtain an Employment Certificate. You can find the Application and instructions here.

Salary:

$12 per 30 minute session

Agency Information:

Our Community ...Values Jewish culture, practice and thought, and serves as an educational resource for JCC members and for all New Orleanians with an interest in Judaism...Knows that comfortable, clean and conveniently located facilities set the tone for everything we do at the JCC...Embraces health and wellness, and JCC Fitness Centers are committed to helping members achieve positive lifestyle changes...Embraces children through education, sports and family activities...Celebrates the joys of childhood and encourages the independence of youth...Values lifelong learning, encourages friendship among adults of all ages and extends special assistance to elders.