Swim Instructor

Overview

SCHEDULE
Any one or combination of the following shifts is available after training:
Monday/Wednesday 4-6:30pm;
Tuesday/Thursday 4-6:30pm;
Saturday, 9am-noon; and/or Sunday, 9am-noon. We are looking to hire instructors who anticipate being available through at least April 2025.

Paid training starts upon hire.

We provide a welcoming, team environment and the chance to get to know and assist a diverse range of staff and members. We love seeing applications from students, parents, retirees, and anyone else 15 or older who is looking for a chance to make money while helping the community. Free membership and program discounts are included for every employee and we encourage all our staff to enjoy our comprehensive facilities and programming.

Our facilities include:

• 25-yard, 6-lane lap pool and 20'x40' warm water pool
• Hot tubs, saunas, and steam rooms
• Full-size gymnasium with basketball courts, a rock climbing wall, and multiple drop-in sports opportunities
• Fully-equipped fitness center
• Racquetball courts
• Indoor sportsplex with soccer field and leagues
• Easily accessible on public transit via Trimet bus stops 965 and 966

Our aquatics staff have used experience they gained at the MJCC in customer service, problem-solving, risk management, and health & safety to continue on to careers in aquatics and recreation as well as education, medicine, public service, science & technology, and more!

The Swim Instructor is responsible for providing swim instruction in the MJCC’s 25-yard Main Pool and Warm Water Pool. This position ensures safety by supporting the lifeguard in enforcing all rules, regulations, and policies during class times. Instructors must be mature and work as a team members.

(These examples represent the essential functions of the position. They are not, however, inclusive of all duties the position may perform.)

Required:

• Age 15 or older
• Knowledge of swimming strokes and techniques
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Previous experience teaching swimming (in some cases extensive experience as a competitive swimmer may be sufficient)

Preferred:

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification (certified lifeguards have the opportunity to work additional hours – up to 29.5 per week, depending on scheduling needs and availability)

The MJCC is open to everyone. Join our fun aquatics team!

$18.13 - $18.88/hr (wage depends on experience)

Duties are performed in a warm, humid pool environment that can be noisy and filled with people. Instructors should have the physical flexibility required to demonstrate and perform all six basic swimming strokes, tread water, and float on front and back. Duties may require lifting up to 50 lbs (or more in a pool rescue), pushing/pulling, and handling young children. Must remain calm in high-stress situations and be able to move quickly in emergencies.

The MJCC and its affiliated programs welcome all children, families, and staff regardless of religious affiliation. The MJCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

What is your citizenship/employment eligibility? What is your availability for shifts listed above through April 2025 or beyond? Do you have an unexpired American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification? Are you currently located in the Portland, Oregon area or planning to relocate before starting work? What are your pronouns?

The following questions are optional. This information is requested to comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations. It will not be used in employment decisions and is optional to provide.