Swim Instructor - Apachi Day Camp

Apachi Day Camp offers a breathtaking array of classes, activities, field trips and special days. But it’s our staff—cultivating cooperation, kindness and friendship—who build the foundation of our community. As a team, we continue to challenge ourselves: how can we make each day unforgettable? How can we bring our campers closer together? We know we’ve done our job if our campers never want the day to end, never want the summer to be over and never want to lose the feeling they belong —just the way they are.

JCC Chicago is on the lookout for safety conscious individuals who love teaching others new skills. Our Swim Instructors/Lifeguards are looking to develop career-building skills such as leadership, communication, problem-solving and relationship management abilities. If you are looking for a way to create exciting experiences and heartwarming memories that last a lifetime, gain valuable career-building skills and be able to spend your summer with 100 new best friends, JCC is the place for you!

Dates:

Employee Orientation: June 10 – 14, 2024 (Times TBD)

Camp Dates: June 17 - August 2, 2024 (no camp June 19, July 4 and July 5)

Camp Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm daily

Key Essential Job Duties:

• Teach swimming lessons using American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program to campers from 3-years-old through rising 7th graders.

• Certified lifeguards will guard from the pool deck while not actively instructing campers. Swim instructors focus primarily on teaching swim lessons.

• Document campers’ swim progress and write regular swim reports.

• Attend and participate in the required safety trainings.

• Prevent and reduce accidents and injuries.

• Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices, or conditions to Aquatics Director.

• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.

• Maintain tot docks, pool noodles, and other pool toys/accessories. This includes cleaning, storing, and repairing as needed.

• Organize and maintain pool area and locker rooms.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of children ages 3 – 12 years old.

• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand.

• Consistently demonstrate and reinforce the values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.

• Know the difference between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors. Prevent, circumvent, and deal with problem behaviors appropriately and effectively.

• Maintain a sense of calm and perspective with physical and mental alertness during stressful times.

• Ability to run up to 100 yards (in the case of an emergency).

• Able to lift/move children up to 45 lbs.

• Demonstrate physical stamina and agility required to be mobile for long periods throughout the day.

• Stand for long periods of time and be able to actively engage physically with children.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Staff must be 16 years of age or older.

• Demonstrate proficiency of swim skills in accordance with American Red Cross standards

• Some high school experience required.

• Must have a great attitude.

• Must enjoy working with children.

• Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Required Certificates/Licenses, Lifeguards only:

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required.

• Lifeguard certificate training is offered in the Spring to those not already certified.

Compensation: JCC Apachi Day Camps offer a great stipend, bonus opportunities and a fun work environment! This is a stipend position and pay varies based on experience.

JCC Chicago provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual preference, gender identity or expression, marital status, apparent or non-apparent disability, veteran’s status, or unfavorable discharge from military service in accordance with state and federal laws.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $1,650.00 - $1,744.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your lifeguarding Certification?

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60637: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person