Position Summary:

The Aquatics Shuttler is responsible for transporting children from the Early Childhood School (ECS) and Kidstown to the pool. This includes assisting children in changing into and out of a swim suit. Position pays $16.75/hr. 

Summer hours for this position are 2:45 PM through 6:10 PM Monday through Thursday and 4:15 PM through 5:00 PM on Friday. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transport children from the Early Childhood School (SCS) and Kidstown as specified in the session shuttle schedule.
• Direct children to change into appropriate attire (either a swim suit before lessons or their clothing after the swim lesson) and if needed assist children with changing.
• Caution participants regarding safe vs. unsafe behaviors; enforce all safety protocols.
• Complete accident reports thoroughly if accidents occur and follow protocol outlined in Staff Manual.
• Substitute for coworkers as needed.
• Perform work on weekdays as needed to meet scheduling needs.
• Support the emotional and social wellbeing of swim students through positive behavior management and supportive interactions.
• Follow all emergency procedures at the SJCC.
• Attend required staff training and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience:

• Experience working with children preferred.

Training and Certifications:

• Current CPR/AED Certification (Adult and Child), or willing to complete course by required deadline(s).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of relevant safety practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff including but not limited to aquatics staff, ECS staff & Kidstown staff.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with colleagues and SJCC guests.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Satisfactorily pass a criminal background check

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The information described below represents the physical activities and surroundings one may encounter when performing the duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical Demands: To perform the job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, walk, , and stand. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, climb, balance, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to lift, push, and/or pull persons or equipment over 100 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Environmental Conditions: The work is frequently performed around a pool facility, and in the locker room with a moderate noise level. Surfaces are frequently slippery and wet.

The Stroum Jewish Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

At the SJCC, our mission is to create community spaces for all and to practice Tikkun Olam, or our obligation to make the world a better place. We know that we cannot do this without providing inclusive opportunities for all and celebrating our differences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.