Aquatics Certifications Instructor

Founded in 1854, the Baltimore Jewish Community Center (JCC) has evolved into an organization of vitality and diversity. In keeping with its Jewish values, the JCC is committed to enhancing the general welfare of the total community.  If you are looking for a job where the work environment is both stimulating and supportive and the mission is focused on promoting and strengthening Jewish life and values, then the JCC could be the place for you.

Inspired by the work we do every day, the JCC (Jewish Community Center) is an organization centered by Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich, connect, and positively impact our community.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace and celebrate the diversity of our employees.

We value all members of our team in a supportive environment in which everyone is treated with appreciation and respect and positioned to do their best work every day.

SUMMARY:

A certifications instructor would be responsible for administering and teaching American Red Cross Certification Classes. The instructor must be up to date in all American Red Cross protocols and comfortable teaching both blended and in-person lesson. The instructor would be responsible for teaching the course, set-up, and clean-up of necessary equipment for the course and submitting course records for the assigned course.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Teach American Red Cross Courses (including lifeguarding, first aid, CPR/AED, babysitting, water safety instructor, CPR for Professional Rescuer, BLS)
• Support aquatics department in recruitment of staff upon completion of courses
• Administration related to course taught including setting up and reporting courses
• Set-up and break-down / disinfection of course specific materials and equipment
• Participate in departmental and agency training, staff meetings, supervisory conferences, committees, and special events as assigned.
• Enforce agency policies and procedures.
• In an emergency elsewhere within the agency, react in accordance with published emergency procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director or that person’s supervisors.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Current certification as an American Red Cross Instructor or Instructor Trainer (for Lifeguarding, CPR/AED/FA, WSI, Babysitting, BLS)
•  At least 17 years of age or older
• Certified in adult and pediatric CPR/AED/FA

PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing this job, the employee will be required to spend time sitting and using a computer, laptop, or phone. The employee will frequently be on their feet for periods of time. The employee must be able to see and hold an image of a student’s performance in memory to provide feedback and correction. The employee must have the physical flexibility required to demonstrate and perform skills for various training programs, including lifeguarding.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. At times, the employee might be required to lift or pull a human body onto the deck, such as when demonstrating lifeguard rescues.

The work environment may be fast paced and requires high energy and interaction with others. The workspace may be noisy, at times. When teaching on a pool deck it can be extremely hot / humid and you might be in an indoor or outdoor pool environment. The work environment for lifeguard instructors is usually hot and humid. Air quality within indoor pools may be reduced to increased levels of chloramines and ammonia compounds produced from the disinfection of pool water. The instructor must be able to see in bright light. (This person must provide their own equipment, i.e., sunglasses, for dealing with glare and bright light conditions.) Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary (or Salary Range): $20/ hr

Benefit & Perks: When an instructor has at least one weekly, on-going class on schedule, the JCC offers a free individual membership to the Jewish Community Center, and discounts on some programs including summer camp.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management, as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, we are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodation, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.