Principal Responsibilities:

We are looking for an energetic, approachable and fun individual to teach our Aqua Zumba classes. This person will have a passion for exercise - plus experience and certification - as well as a desire to help populations of all ages to achieve their in-water goals. The ideal candidate will have a knack for instruction and make class time a highlight of participants' weeks. Instructors will be responsible for class preparation, including music and plans for the day. This position will be for 2 hours per week and is located in Newton.

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 core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• designs, instructs and facilitates Aqua Zumba classes
• creates a safe, supportive environment which fosters confidence and skill-appropriate conditioning
• ensures safety of all swimmers by preventative measures and minimizing hazardous situations
• builds trust and fosters self-confidence; adapts approach as needed to meet unique needs of each swimmer
• maintains discretion
• provides ongoing, effective communication with supervisor regarding all classes and programming
• maintains class records
• manages equipment used for sessions
• recognize and respond according to protocols in emergency situations
• other duties as assigned

TO APPLY

JCC Greater Boston welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds who meet the requirements specified above. If you want to share your talents with a great team, co-creating a thriving, dynamic organization which is devoted to community building and lasting impact, please send a cover letter and your resume to be Aquatics@JCCGB.org

Minimum Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

• energetic, patient, flexible, creative and empathic
• loves working with adults helping them achieve their goals
• water aerobics instruction experience; JCC will work with otherwise qualified candidate to train in Aqua Zumba specialty
• American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid certified
• strong customer service and teamwork orientation
• experience teaching aqua Zumba classes
• 21 years of age or older
• high school education or equivalent

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• able to see, hear and cognitively recognize situations requiring lifeguarding services
• capable of working in a high temperature and high humidity environment for extended periods while wearing required personal protective equipment
• able to stand, sit or lay on the pool deck and move their body in a way similar to how the participants in the water should (demonstrating)
• able to lift up to 30 pounds
• able to make safety related decisions
• read, write, understand and speak English
• frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel
• vision requirements include the ability to read routine and technical documents, use a computer, and answer a telephone
• individual will need to demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with community members and coworkers in person, over email and on the phone

Salary:

$32.00

Agency Information:

The JCC Greater Boston values include: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration and Transformation. The agency provides a variety of programs and services to children and adults in the Greater Boston Jewish community including: Early Learning Centers, summer camps, health and wellness programs, family engagement programs and cultural activities. The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. 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.

Our vision is to create a vibrant and evolving Jewish community where everyone belongs. Our mission is to be at the heart of that community by:

• creating a thriving community that nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships,
• welcoming a growing and increasingly diverse set of individuals and families from all over Greater Boston,
• supporting the building of unique identities rooted in Jewish values and deeper connections to Jewish life,
• nourishing minds, bodies, and spirits through dynamic, innovative, and accessible experiences, and
• expanding engagement by partnering closely with other organizations to ensure the continuing vitality of our community as whole.

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