Swim Instructor

The Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC is seeking enthusiastic and outgoing Swim Instructors to join our team in Whitefish Bay. We are looking for instructors for both our standard group classes and our specialized Adaptive Private Lessons for participants with disabilities.

Shift Availability 

• General Hours: Mon-Thu (4pm-6pm), Sat (9am-12pm), Sun (9am-12:30pm). 
• Adaptive Lessons: Flexible hours

Essential Duties:

• Instruction: Teach age and level-appropriate skills to students of all ages (4-18 for adaptive) and abilities.
• Adaptive Specialization: Modify lesson objectives for participants with disabilities and communicate progress directly with families.
• Administration: Track attendance/progress, manage equipment setup/cleanup, and submit bi-weekly reconciliation forms for private lessons.
• Professionalism: Arrive 10 minutes early, wear a family-friendly swimsuit, and participate in all mandatory staff trainings.

Qualifications:

• Age: 16+ for general instruction; 18+ for Adaptive Private Lessons.
• Experience: 1 year of instruction preferred for general roles. Adaptive roles require 2 years of instruction experience and 1 year of experience working with participants living with disabilities.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim programs.
• Certifications: Current Lifeguard, WSI, or CPR Pro/First Aid certifications are highly preferred.

What We Offer 

We provide a competitive salary and a Total Talent Rewards package designed to support our people:

• Free JCC Membership: Access to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facilities.
• Program Discounts: Significant discounts on early education, wellness, camping, and cultural programs.
• Retirement: Participation in a 403(b) defined contribution plan.
• Balance: Paid time off and holiday observance (for those scheduled 20+ hours/week).

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call (414) 964-4444 or contact us at hr at jccmilwaukee dot org.