Aqua Zumba Instructor (Part-Time)

JCC Greater Boston is seeking someone dynamic, fun, and personable to teach Aqua Zumba classes. This person will have a passion for exercising and want to help people reach their in-water goals. The ideal candidate will be a creative teacher who makes the class time a highlight of the participants' weeks. While Aqua Zumba training experience is desired, JCC will work with otherwise qualified candidates to train in the Aqua Zumba specialty. Instructors will be in charge of class preparation, including music and day-to-day preparations. This position is for two hours per week in Newton.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design, instruct, and facilitate Aqua Zumba classes
• Create a safe, supportive environment that fosters confidence and skill-appropriate conditioning
• Ensure the safety of all participants by preventative measures and minimizing hazardous situations
• Build trust and foster self-confidence, adapting the approach, as needed, to meet the unique needs of each swimmer
• Maintain discretion and class records
• Provide ongoing, effective communication with the supervisor regarding all classes and programming
• Manage equipment used for sessions
• Recognize and respond according to protocols in emergency situations
• Other duties, as assigned

This position will pay $30.00-$40.00 an hour as a starting salary. The salary offered will ultimately be determined by the hours the employee will work, the scope of the position, the candidate’s relevant experience, and internal equity.

Requirements

• Is American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid certified
• Is 21 years of age or older and has a high school education or equivalent

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Skills and Abilities:

• Has both a strong customer service and a teamwork orientation
• Is energetic, patient, flexible, creative, and empathic
• Loves working with adults, helping them achieve their goals
• see, hear, and cognitively recognize situations requiring lifeguarding services
• make safety-related decisions
• communicate with community members and coworkers in person effectively, over email, and on the phone
• read, write, understand, and speak English
• work in a high-temperature and high-humidity environment for extended periods
• stand, sit, and lay on the pool deck while moving their body in a way similar to how the participants in the water should (demonstrating)
• lift up to 30 pounds
• vision requirements include the ability to read routine and technical documents, use a computer, and answer a telephone
• stand, walk, sit, stoop, and kneel frequently

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Organization Information

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to its mission of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community by nurturing meaningful and lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff gave a rating of close to 90% positive for their experiences in direct management and organizational alignment. If you are interested in upgrading your working experience and/or having a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC 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's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Benefits

Perks!

Eligible for complimentary Individual JCC membership, which includes:  

• Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman
• Access to group fit classes, Arts & Culture adult programming at member rates,
• Membership discounts off of other programs and services

A Great Place to Work!

JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey, at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on:

• Supportive colleagues
• Team camaraderie
• How their managers treat them.
• Individual autonomy
• Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others
• Pride in working for the JCC
• Program and service quality
• Holding ourselves accountable

Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer and we are committed to a culture where all our employees may thrive.

Our culture is built on our values, driven by our mission, and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.