POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting the Aquatics Director with all aspects of the aquatics program which includes: Learn to Swim Classes, Aquatics Exercise classes, Competitive Swim Teams, Life guarding, Pool chemistry and maintenance, and related administrative duties.

Maintains varied summer assignment.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides input into the development of department goals and objectives.
• Instructs staff for Learn to Swim Classes (Infants through Advanced), and Aquatic Exercise Classes, as needed, including private lessons.
• Provides lifeguarding coverage and oversight at facility pools.
• Assists the Aquatics Director with personnel management, which includes payroll and scheduling, as needed.
• Remains on-call for all coverage and emergency situations for Aquatics Staff.
• Monitors and maintains cleanliness, safety, and maintenance for facility pools.
• Supervises, trains, and recruits qualified lifeguarding personnel.
• Provides 40 hours of direct service per week, to include 5 hours private swim lessons, 10 hours Group lessons to JCC and 20 hours of Lifeguarding. Additional private swim lessons may be conducted, outside of assigned work schedule.
• Assists the Aquatics Director in the development and monitoring of department budget.
• Monitors and maintains standards for department facilities including water chemistry.
• Works closely with other departments to develop aquatics programs and activities.
• Works effectively with other key JCC departments to provide effective and efficient service delivery.
• Ensures adherence to and integration of the agency core values (shared lenses) Masa (reflection, return & renewal), B’Tzelem Elohim (dignity and potential), B’rit (belonging & commitment), Hit’orerut (amazement & gratitude), D’rash (inquiry, dialogue & transmission), K’dushah (intentionality & presence) and Tikkun Olam (responsibility).
• Recognizes that the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh gathers individuals representing diverse backgrounds, beliefs and practices.
• Creates a warm and welcoming environment.
• Maintains a high degree of organization and attention to details.
• Ability to define problems, develop solutions, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to manage and balance a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment under tight time constraints.
• Adheres to the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh policies and procedures.
• Actively supports and participates in continuous intra-departmental and agency-wide quality improvement processes. “Everyone, Every Day, Closer to Better”.
• Actively promotes and maintains agency customer service standards.
• Ensures compliance with all state, federal and local regulating agencies.
• Generates necessary reports and documentation as needed and/or required.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate personal computers (hardware and software).
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays, as required.
• Ability to travel, as needed.
• Ability to perform other related duties, as needed and/or required.

(These responsibilities are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.)

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Full time, Part time and seasonal personnel

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Supervision from Aquatics Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education or related field with at least three years experience in aquatics programming and management.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally the employee is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift up to 40 pounds. The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to obtain or possess PA Criminal History Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, PA Mandated Reporter Training, First Aid/CPR Certification, Health Assessment, TB Test, Water Safety Instruction Certification, Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification, Certified Pool Operator Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to:

Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh

Attn: Human Resources Department

5738 Forbes Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Fax: 412-521-7044

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Work Location: In person