Adaptive Aquatics Instructor

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**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking a part-time Adaptive Aquatics Instructor. This position is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on making a difference and has experience in teaching skills that enrich the lives of children and adults with disabilities. The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s Adaptive Specialist Swim Program is an opportunity for you to transform the lives of people you work with while developing lifelong skills.

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. 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 **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.s core values Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

At **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., our Adaptive Swim Instructors use previous experience, coupled with the Swim Angelfish methodology, while receiving significant team support. The Aquatics Team is a lively and fun group to work with. We seek new team members who possess high standards, are customer service-oriented, and are collaborative.

This position will pay in the range of $30-$40/hr. as a starting salary. The salary offered will ultimately be determined by the hours the employee will work, the scope of the position, the candidates relevant experience, and internal equity. The hours for this position would be /- 15 hours/week.

Responsibilities of Adaptive Aquatics Instructor
Create a safe, supportive environment which fosters confidence and develops swimmer proficiency
Ensure the safety of all swimmers by implementing preventative measures and minimizing hazardous situations
Teach swimming techniques and water safety skills to students of all ages with special needs, using prior experience and the Swim Angelfish curriculum
Establish individual swim goals, identify roadblocks, address challenges, and help swimmers meet swim skill benchmarks that create water safety, increase leisure and promote overall swim abilities
Use discretion, adapting the approach, as needed, to meet the unique needs of each swimmer
Provide ongoing, effective communication with the supervisor regarding all classes and programming
Maintain class records
Manage equipment used for sessions
Recognize and respond according to protocols for emergencies
Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications of Adaptive Aquatics Instructor
Is 16 years of age or older
Has a high school education or equivalent
Is calm, patient, flexible, creative, and empathic
Has prior experience working with various populations in the adapted space, including children and adults
Has a love working with both children and adults, helping them achieve their goals
Has strong customer service and teamwork orientation
Has intermediate swimming skills
Is able to use a gentle, effective approach when working, being able to adjust to different personalities, aptitudes, and attentional levels
Is able to attend in-person and online training (Paid Training)
Is able to work a flexible schedule
Demonstrates an ability to communicate with community members and coworkers in person effectively - in person, over email, and on the phone

Essential Functions of Adaptive Aquatics Instructor
Is able to:
see, hear, and cognitively recognize situations requiring lifeguarding services
work in a high temperature and high humidity environment for extended periods while wearing required personal protective equipment
make safety-related decisions
read routine and technical documents, write, understand, and speak English.
follow set instructions for the swimming program
stand, walk, sit, stoop, and kneel frequently
swim at an intermediate level
lift up to 30 pounds
use a computer and answer a tele**** individuals annually in 98 communities). The organization provides a variety of programs and services to children and adults in the Greater Boston Jewish community including preschools, day camps, a regional model of Jewish family engagement, a fully equipped fitness and aquatic center, arts and culture classes, performances, lectures, and Jewish holiday celebrations.
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 a whole

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. takes the welfare and safety of staff, children, and program participants very seriously. On an ongoing basis, we align our operating procedures with guidance from the CDC and the state. In response to current local public health situations, our practices have previously included, and in the future may include, ensuring proper physical distancing, sanitation, hygiene, vaccination requirements, and use of face coverings to promote the health of our staff and program participants.

Application
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. 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
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