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Marketing Assistant

Title: Marketing Assistant, Tucson Jewish Community Center

Job Description

The Tucson J is seeking a dynamic, organized, and creative Marketing Assistant support the marketing team. The Marketing Assistant reports to the Director of Marketing, Communications + Public Relations and will wear many hats, acting as a marketing project manager, copy writer, social media content creator, photographer, and web editor collaborating closely with other departments to execute a three-prong marketing plan that includes inbound marketing strategy, community engagement, and traditional promotion across a variety of mediums including website, social media, email, public relations and more.

The J is Tucson’s premiere nonprofit wellness facility and community center. For over 30 years, we have been taking an integrated perspective to wellness, with programs and events that serve people of all ages, abilities, faiths, and identities. We serve more than 5,000 people from all walks of life who come to the J to grow, play, learn, and relax

Our departmental goals are:

1. We will be community-focused and aim to provide value to our members and guests with everything we create and share.
2. We will be known for our transparent, creative, and inclusive approach to marketing strategy.
3. We will do high-quality work that aligns with our departmental vision, marketing strategy, and agency-wide goals.
4. We will question norms. Why are we doing this? Can it be done another way?
5. We will innovate through experimentation and iterate rapidly. We will not be afraid to try something unusual, something we believe in. We will pivot quickly when something doesn’t work and find a solution that does. We will embrace this process as a means to delivering our unique value to our community.
6. We will work to fully understand what our community needs from us and to deliver that value, knowing that growth will be a natural result of fulfilling this promise.
7. We will respect one another, grow and learn together, and maintain a positive and inspiring work environment

Responsibilities:

1. Elevate and adhere to the Tucson J brand through a deep understanding of its mission, goals, and community using clear, consistent, cohesive written and visual communication
2. Assist the Director in the management of content project plans and task entry in Monday.com (our project management program) guided by the marketing strategy set forth by the Director to ensure the smooth and timely flow of projects and consistent, clear communication with colleague and community stakeholders
3. Assist with the development and management of the Tucson J’s social media content creation, production, scheduling, analytics, and community engagement, working with the team’s graphic designer on branded visuals, and acting as a strategic thought-partner to the Director, sharing new ideas and best practices
4. Own internal and external program and event calendars
5. Assist the marketing team with website management and updates to ensure information is always current, accurate, relevant, and compelling
6. Capture and edit photo/video, distribute through appropriate channels (requires some flexibility to work evening and weekend hours) and maintain an organized photo catalogue and archive
7. Develop evaluation tools and metrics to assess the effectiveness of current tools and methods, and identify areas for improvement
8. Assist the Director with written materials, including email content as needed, and act as a second set of eyes to proofread and edit marketing collateral
9. Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, and J members, guests, donors, board members, and community partners as needed

Qualifications:

1. Has a college degree in a related field (marketing, business communications, Judaic studies, etc.) and/or 2+ years of relevant work experience
2. Is a highly-organized, passionate self-starter able to develop project plans, coordinate projects, manage multiple projects, communicate changes and progress, and work to deadline
3. Is an excellent written and verbal communicator and can spot a grammatical error from a mile away
4. Is experienced in social media content creation and strategy and has experience publishing across multiple channels in a variety of formats (Hootsuite or similar scheduling experience preferred; Facebook and Google Ad and/or Google Analytics experience a plus)
5. Has some experience with WordPress or comparable web platform and/or a strong desire to learn these skills (SEO and/or HTML experience a plus)
6. Has experience in photography and photo editing; may have some experience with video
7. Is willing to work some nights and weekends as needed in order to capture photo/video
8. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment; sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence, reacts well under pressure, and knows when to take risks
9. Can comfortably speak in a group setting, responds well to questions, has a collaborative attitude, and follows through on commitments

Salary: $45,000-$50,000 DOE + benefits including a free membership at the J

Reports to: Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations

With questions or to apply: Send resume and cover letter to Rachael Mitchell, Director of Marketing, Communications, and PR at remitchell@tucsonjcc.org

Part Time Member Relations Associate

A part of the Member Relations Team and reports directly to the Assistant Director of Member Relations. Duties include but are not limited to answering phones, greeting guests and members, program registration and transactions, along with cross-training for the Experience Team.

Skills requested:

· Interdepartmental communication and collaboration.

· Strong computer skills and ease of learning new systems.

· Adaptable to rapid change during this COVID era.

· Must have a friendly and outgoing personality paired with being a team player and ability to multi-task.

· Strong communication and decision-making skills required.

· Additional duties and tasks as assigned based on individuals’ talents and interests.

· Administrative skills a plus to include data entry, filing, and more.

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)
• Communication skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (Preferred)

This position will have a (mostly) regular schedule with availability to cover vacation and sick call outs for other team members.

We are hiring 2 candidates to work:

• T, W, Th – 6-8:30PM
• Th – 3:30-8:30PM
• Sat & Sun – 6:45AM-12:30PM

**Additional shifts for coverage as needed.

Regular business operating hours:

Monday – Thursday, 5am – 8:30pm

Friday, 5am-6pm

Sat & Sun, 7am-6pm

2 – 3 weeks of paid training to include shadowing co-workers to learn the multiple ways of accomplishing goals.

Hourly Wage $13.85/hr

Benefits include:

• Individual Fitness Membership
• Paid training
• On-going regularly scheduled training and development.

Contact Monica Rosenbaum, Sr Director of Operations mrosenbaum@tucsonjcc.org

Part Time JPlay Babysitter 

PT Hourly up to 20 hours/week 

Supervisor: Sr. Member Engagement + JPlay Coordinator 

A primary function of this and every other job at the J is to ensure by whatever rational and legal means necessary that each member, guest, and visitor leave the J feeling just a little bit better than when they arrived.JPlay Babysitters are responsible for the day-to-day positive interactions and tasks associated with providing exceptional experience and service to all who utilize the service. They will serve as ambassadors of the J. They will be a membership and service representative to all members, guests, participants, team members, and the general community by delivering a positive experience and quality interactions leading to member retention and client acquisition and retention.Our JPlay Babysitting Service is for youth ages 3 months to 10 years old. This childcare service is offered for parents and guardians to have a safe place for their children while they are on-site using the facility. Babysitters will be responsible for no more than 6 children in the room at a time, with children 8 months and younger counting as 2 children.

General Responsibilities:

• Supervision & safety of children in attendance
• Authentic and positive interactions with children and their guardians
• Plan and implement daily activities
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of room and supplies
• Track and update attendance
• Work as a team
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings
• Other duties as assigned based on needs and skills

Qualifications:

• 16 years or older
• Minimum of 1-year childcare experience
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Possess excellent customer service skills
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification
• Understanding of child development 

Schedule: up to 20hrs/week, ideal candidates will be able to work 3-5 shifts per week. Available Shifts: Mondays- 7am-1pm, 3:30-7:30pmTuesdays- 7am-1pm, 3:30-7:30pm Wednesdays- 7am-1pm, 3:30-7:30pm Thursdays- 7am-1pm, 3:30-7:30pm Fridays- 7am-1pm Saturdays- 7am-1pm Sundays- 7am-2pm

Hourly Wage: $13.85/hr

Benefits include:

• Paid training
• Paid sick time
• Individual membership to the J

Contact Monica Rosenbaum, Sr Director of Operations mrosenbaum@tucsonjcc.org 

This position is a part-time non-exempt position that may include weekend days and/or evenings and is covered by the Code of Personnel Practices for Professional Staff.The Tucson J is a community center where everyone is welcome, and we offer amenities for people of all ages and identities. Home to an Early Childhood Education center, after-school care and camps, Disability Program Services day programs, fitness center and pool, beautiful new tennis courts, and so much more, there’s truly something for everyone, including the individuals that work here!

Events Setup and Building Service Team Member

FT/PT: Full-time

Schedule: 8-hour shift. Weekend, holiday, and night availability. 

Skills Requested:

• Exceptional guest service skills
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand long periods at a time.
• Team player.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Basic problem solving, math, and internet skills.
• Be friendly, outgoing, and responsive.
• Be obsessive about cleanliness.
• Be conscious of your behavior as it affects a safe, secure, and green environment 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting with inventory of disposable items.
• Stocking and maintaining janitorial closets and janitorial duties as needed.
• Responds to radio calls and assists other J team members.
• Ensuring set up of all meeting rooms to the specifications of the guest. This includes beverage prep. and cleaning of rooms before meetings.
• Break down all meeting rooms where meetings have concluded and return to storage areas so the room will be available to be reset for the next function.
• Some laundry duties
• Can understand and translate written specification and diagrams of rooms.
• Supply and replenish meeting rooms with clean cups, glasses, fresh water, and other items as requested or noted on the Set-Up Schedule, or Diagram.
• Interact with guests and group contacts to obtain feedback on quality of service and food in absence of management.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of department supplies, and equipment.
• Responds professionally, quickly, and efficiently to all guest/client requests, seeking answers if unknown.
• Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products, and procedures as requested by guests or assigned by the supervisor to adhere to health, and cleaning standards.
• Controls noise level of activities involving room sets.
• Adheres to all security procedures to ensure guest safety.

Qualifications + Certifications: 

• High School diploma or equivalent

Pay rate: $14/hour

Contact Dale Green, Director of Building Services at dgreen@tucsonjcc.org or (520) 299-3000 ext. 113 for more information

Male Day Porter/Janitorial

FT/PT: Part-time

Schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift. Able to work a flexible morning schedule. 

Job Description: We are seeking an energetic and reliable Day Porter to perform day-to-day Janitorial cleaning/disinfecting of our facility. Overall duties will include removing debris, maintaining, and restocking restrooms and responding to all cleaning emergencies.

Skills Requested:

• Must be reliable and professional.
• Prepared to execute all duties and responsibilities in a safe and timely manner.
• Adheres to all security procedures to ensure personal/guest/staff/facility safety.
• Ability to stand long periods at a time.
• A winning attitude, and a team player
• Ability to follow instructions
• Be obsessive about cleanliness
• Be knowledgeable in order to be helpful
• Be conscious of your behavior as it affects a safe, secure, and green environment
• Ability to have fun and enjoy oneself, work, human contacts, and the environment

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect all public restrooms on a rotating basis for cleanliness and maintenance of an adequate supply of toiletries. Floors around toilets and under urinals must be mopped per scheduled shift using disinfectant cleaner.
• Public areas are to be continuously policed and picked up throughout the day for removal of all litter, damp mopping spillages from hard floors, or extracting spillages from carpeted areas, emptying, and disinfecting of trash receptacles, and removal of spots and/or graffiti from wall surfaces.
• Building entrances are to be policed for removal of all litter, debris and trash.
• Entrances should appear neat and orderly at all times.
• Pick up trash as required/requested.
• Clean interior and exterior windows, windowsills and doors.
• Spot cleaning of public display cases and display items such as statues and plaques.
• Check elevator cabs, vacuum/mop out elevator cabs, clean/disinfect off cab doors, outside call and interior cab buttons and interior walls, and remove and/or clean up any debris or soil such as cigarette butts, chewing gum, coffee spills, graffiti, etc.
• Additional clean up required beyond normal policing may be required from time to time.
• Removal of trash from trash cans/receptacles on the interior and exterior property and replacement of trash can liners.

Qualifications + Certifications: 

• High school diploma or relevant qualification required.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.
• 6 – 12 months’ porter experience.

Pay rate: $13.85/hour

Contact Dale Green, Director of Building Services at dgreen@tucsonjcc.org or (520) 299-3000 ext. 113 for more information

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Disability Program Services

FT/PT: Full-time

Schedule: 8am-4pm M-F

Program: Taglit and Arts for All Day Programs – Learn more here

Job Description: 

The J’s Taglit Day Program provides a small supportive group of young adults with disabilities full-day vocational and enrichment programs. These programs are designed to explore, cultivate, and maximize each individual’s potential.

The J’s Arts for All Day Program aims to help adults with disabilities build confidence, gain meaningful relationships, and develop performing and visual arts skills. We offer daily classes in dance, drama, music, exercise, ceramics, painting, and sketching. 

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) oversee the participants’ health and well-being. While accommodating a wide variety of interests and skill levels, our programming will challenge our participants to improve their character and achieve personal goals. We emphasize wellness, team building, skill development, and social interaction, as well as helping our participants explore their community in new and exciting ways.

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are responsible for assisting and supporting participants with disabilities while they follow their program schedule. DSPs ensure that all participants are fully included in activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all tasks to develop and implement opportunities for each participant to achieve their Person-Centered Service Plan goals
• Work to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all program participants
• Maintain positive communication with parents and other professionals, both internal to the JCC and outside organizations
• Strong creativity and the ability to have fun, enjoy yourself, your work, and your environment
• Develop program aids, adaptations, and some lesson plans
• Work as part of a collaborative team
• Administer medication
• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• Assist to ensure that all contract and license requirements are being met including writing objectives, teaching and behavior plans, data collection, reporting, and lesson plans
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Other responsibilities as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to fulfill physical duties of job including:
• Lifting and/or assistance with transfers (a minimum of 50lbs)
• Attending to personal care issues such as feeding, refreshing, and medication
• Driving JCC vehicles
• Fitness activities (i.e., participation in yoga, swimming, group sports, and fitness
• Flexibility: the ability to change assignments with little or no notice

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be 18 years of age
• Driver’s License Required
• Class one fingerprint certification (can be obtained after hire)
• First Aid & CPR certification (can be obtained after hire)
• Article 9 training (can be obtained after hire)
• Any additional certifications a plus (i.e. prevention and support, certified caregiver training, etc.).

Pay rate: $14.85/hour and $500 sign-on bonus. 

Full benefits package including JCC membership

Contact Charlie Paige, Senior Director of Disability Program Services at cpaige@tucsonjcc.org or (520) 299-3000 ext. 3168 for more information

Adult Day Program Coordinator – Disability Program Services

FT/PT: Full-time

Schedule: 8am-4pm M-F

Work location: Tucson Jewish Community Center (River and Oracle locations)

Program: Taglit and Arts for All Day Programs – Learn more here

Job Description: 

 The Arts for All and Taglit Day Programs provides a small supportive group of adults with disabilities with full-day programs designed to explore, cultivate, and maximize each individual’s potential. The DPS Program Coordinator will work closely with the Senior Director of Disability Program Services and the Arts for All and Taglit Directors to create individual and group programming opportunities for all DPS participants. The DPS Program Coordinator is responsible for creating curriculum, lesson plans, and monthly schedules and coordinating with Arts for All and Taglit’s Direct Support Professionals to implement all programming in each day program. The Program Coordinator will also coordinate field trips, monitor and order program supplies, and lead program collaboration between the Arts for All and Taglit programs. A primary function of this and every other job at the “J” is to ensure by whatever rational and legal means necessary that each member, guest, and visitor leaves the J feeling just a little better than when they arrived.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create enriching, individualized, adaptable, and holistic curriculum and lesson plans for all Arts for All and Taglit participants.
• Create monthly schedules for all Arts for All and Taglit participants.
• Coordinate field trips and volunteer opportunities for each program.
• Monitor and purchase program supplies.
• Coordinate programming and field trips between both programs.
• Identify and provide necessary programming aides and adaptations.
• Act as lead contact for van coordination and repair needs w/ other J departments.
• Act as a mentor and a leader, modeling appropriate behavior for cohorts.
• Connect with Tucson J families and community organizations while maintaining consistent communication and positive relationships.
• Attend bi-weekly meetings with Arts for All and Taglit Direct Support Professional staff.
• Maintain clear and open communication with both program Directors.
• Provide direct service when necessary.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Program Curriculum Development and Implementation experience required
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent Organization skills
• Experience working with people with disabilities or in social services (2+ years preferred)
• Driver’s License required
•  CPR/First Aid certification, Article 9 certification, Fingerprint clearance card (all can be obtained after hire) 
• The abilit to have fun and enjoy oneself, work, human contacts, and the environment

Pay rate: $40,000

This position is a full-time exempt position and is covered by the Code of Personnel Practices for full-time Staff EOE

Full benefits package including Tucson J membership

Contact Charlie Paige, Senior Director of Disability Program Services at cpaige@tucsonjcc.org or (520) 299-3000 ext. 3168 for more information

Early Childhood Education Communication & Curriculum Coordinator

A primary function of this and every other job at the “J” is to ensure by whatever rational and legal means necessary that each member, guest, and visitor leave the “J” feeling just a little better than when they arrived.   The ECE Communication & Curriculum Coordinator serves as an integral support member of the Early Childhood Administrative team and overseeing ECE operations pertaining to communications and curriculum in our school.  As a new position for our ECE, responsibilities and duties may change over the first 6 months.

Position Responsibilities:

Communication

• Communicate with families once a month through electronic bulletin
• Communicate with faculty once a week through electronic memo
• Serve as staff liaison for Parent Involvement and its fundraising sub-committees
• Assisting in parent and staff communications including data base list updates of family emergency notification
• Copying, assembling and distribution of in-house printed materials
• Manage and continually update ECE family/classroom contact lists with all family and faculty contact information

• Supervise outgoing communications from teachers to families
• Provide support to teachers with written communication
• Provide weekly family updates through the teacher’s Brightwheel platform
• Manage and supervise QF Scholarships, providing communication with families and Quality First

Curriculum

• Work as a member of the ECE curriculum and programming team to plan and assist all teachers in implementing a variety of child-centered curriculum components that include, but are not limited to Sheva, Emergent Curriculum, Discover CATCH, nature education, and our art curriculum.
• Assist in new teacher’s orientation.  Specifically training new employees on our curriculum.
• Follow-up from new teacher orientation on learning classroom routines, curriculum implementation, family communication, and general school policies and procedures.

Director Designee

• In the absence of director and as needed
  • Maintain ratios with staffing assignments
  • Well child checks
  • Supporting staff with breaks
  • All director responsibilities in accordance with AZ Childcare Licensing

 Qualifications

• Minimum of a BA in ECE
• Experience with children in a setting like ours for a minimum of 6 months
• Ability to work in a child-oriented atmosphere
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Impeccable customer service skills
• Proficient in proof-reading
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational and receptionist skills (filing, office machine operation)
• Ability to be part of a team-approach and demonstrate flexibility with responsibilities
• Ability to adapt to changing needs by acquiring new skills and knowledge
• Compliant with AZ Childcare Licensing regulations

This position is a full-time position, non-exempt, and is covered by the Code of Personnel Practices.

Rate: $18 an hour

Contact Joline Riddle, Director of Early Childhood Education at jriddle@tucsonjcc.org

Assistant Early Childhood Education Teacher

Full Time Year-round

8 hour shift M-F between 7am-6pm

A primary function of this and every other job at the “J” is to ensure by whatever rational and legal means necessary that each member, guest and visitor leave the “J” feeling just a little better than when they arrived. The Classroom Assistant Teacher functions as a support person for the Lead Teacher.  Although assigned to a specific classroom, they must be willing to assist in any room as temporarily reassigned to maintain ratio.   

Position Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Classroom Lead Teacher and the ECE Director, the Classroom Assistant Teacher is responsible for:

1. having a working knowledge of the mission, goals and policies of the Tucson Jewish Community Center and the Early Childhood Department
2. ensuring the overall functioning and quality of the ECE program, including the safety and welfare of all children and the safety and appropriateness of all activities
3. acting as a representative of the ECE program and the Center; must always portray professional image
4. knowing correct procedures for opening and closing a room, greeting parents and children, checking identification at pick-up, diaper changing, safety and emergency procedures and all other ECE procedures.
5. assisting in preparing assigned classroom activities- may be asked to plan and implement specific activities and work with individual children or groups of children participating in all activities including swimming, gym, music and other special activities
6. following directions of lead teacher and/or Directors concerning appropriate practices
7. maintaining health (including diapering and toileting) and safety standards
8. maintaining professional relationships with parents and teachers
9. assisting with classroom record keeping
10. overseeing and helping with snack, lunch and cleanup
11. continuing professional growth by participating in faculty meetings, in-services and a minimum of 18 hours of formal ECE training through workshop attendance or college classes yearly
12. respecting confidentiality of each child, parent, faculty member and all Center issues
13. maintaining current fingerprint clearance status and TB testing
14. maintaining open and ongoing communication with Lead Teacher and Directors and accepting additional duties or projects as designated.

Qualifications

1. minimum of a high school diploma- some college or CDA training and prior experience working with children preferred
2. desire to continue professional growth and training in the early childhood and the ability to implement training and program goals and standards
3. ability to relate patiently, positively and sensitively to children, parents and other faculty members
4. ability to communicate and to understand and carry out written and verbal directions
5. display evidence of emotional maturity and stability including ability to handle difficult situations and to use supervision constructively
6. ability to assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom
7. ability to perform physical tasks associated with childcare, including but not limited to hearing and speaking, reading, swift movement, transitioning from varying indoor & outdoor locations, providing assistance by bending, lifting, crouching, carrying and/or reaching overhead.
8. meet any additional qualifications set forth in our by our DHS licensing

Rate: $13-$14 an hour

Joline Riddle, Director of Early Childhood Education

Contact Joline Riddle, Director of Early Childhood Education, at Tucson JCC, 520.299.3000 jriddle@tucsonjcc.org

Early Childhood Support Faculty

Part Time

8-29hrs a week

M-F 7am-6pm

Reporting directly to the Classroom Lead Teacher and ECE Directors, the support faculty is responsible for:

1. having a working knowledge of the mission, goals and policies of the Tucson Jewish Community Center and the Early Childhood Department
2. insuring the overall functioning and quality of the ECE program, including the safety and welfare of all children and the safety and appropriateness of all activities
3. acting as a representative of the ECE program and the Center; must portray professional image at all times
4. knowing correct procedures for opening and closing a room, greeting parents and children, checking identification at pick-up, diaper changing, safety and emergency procedures and all other ECE procedures.
5. assisting in preparing assigned classroom activities- may be asked to plan and implement specific activities and work with individual children or groups of children participating in all activities including swimming, gym, music and other special activities
6. following directions of lead teacher and/or Directors concerning appropriate practices
7. maintaining health (including diapering and toileting) and safety standards
8. maintaining professional relationships with parents and faculty
9. assisting with classroom record keeping
10. overseeing and helping with snack, lunch and cleanup
11. continuing professional growth by participating in faculty meetings, in-services and a minimum of18 hours of formal ECE training through workshop attendance or college classes yearly
12. respecting confidentiality of each child, parent, faculty member and all Center issues
13. maintaining current fingerprint clearance status and TB testing
14. maintaining open and ongoing communication with Lead Teacher and Directors and accepting additional duties or projects as designated.
15. being flexible and accepting of daily room assignment(s)

Qualifications

1. minimum of a high school diploma- some college or CDA training and prior experience working with children preferred
2. desire to continue professional growth and training in the early childhood and the ability to implement training and program goals and standards
3. ability to relate patiently, positively and sensitively to children, parents and other faculty members
4. ability to communicate and to understand and carry out written and verbal directions
5. display evidence of emotional maturity and stability including ability to handle difficult situations and to use supervision constructively
6. ability to assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom
7. ability to perform physical tasks associated with childcare, including but not limited to hearing and speaking, reading, swift movement, transitioning from varying indoor and outdoor locations, providing assistance by bending, lifting, crouching, carrying and/or reaching overhead.
8. meet any additional qualifications set forth in our by our DHS licensing

Rate: $13-$14 an hour

Contact Joline Riddle, Director of Early Childhood Education at jriddle@tucsonjcc.org

Fitness Center Associate

HOURS:                     Part Time, up to 25 hours per week

SUPERVISOR:          Fitness Center Coordinator

PAY RATE:                Starting at $13.85

A primary function of this and every other job at the Tucson J is to ensure by whatever rational, ethical and legal means possible that every member, guest and visitor leave the “J” feeling just a little better than when they arrived.

As an ambassador of the JCC, the Fitness Center Associates represent the JCC to members and clients by delivering a positive fitness experience leading to member retention and client acquisition and retention.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Always maintain safety and order as primary focus during shift.
• Greet all customers with a warm and welcoming attitude.
• Create Community
• Move around the room to be able to see all the vantage points of the entire fitness area.
• Enforce facility rules.
• Keep the facility tidy and clean per scheduled cleaning protocol. Pay attention to detail.
• Offer safe and appropriate training advice when asked and when safety is of concern.
• Stop all unruly and unsafe behavior.
• Provide CPR/First Aid/AED when needed.
• Track group fitness class numbers and weight room audit numbers accurately.
• Be familiar with Sports and Wellness programming.

QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Understand principles of physical fitness and proper exercise technique.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Adjust and operate fitness equipment.
• Ability to perform a variety of exercise routines.
• Possess excellent customer service skills.

REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED

REQUIRED: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor s Degree in a related field preferred.
• National Certification.
• Personal Trainer experience.

This position is a part-time non-exempt position that may include weekend days and/or evenings and is covered by the Code of Personnel Practices for Professional Staff.

Contact Clive Roberts, at croberts@tucsonjcc.org for more information.

Group Fitness Instructor

FT/PT: Part Time

Schedule: Based on availability and fitness center needs 1+hr per week

Job Description: Provide instruction for a variety of fitness classes

Tailor each class to the participants, paying attention to people’s age, fitness levels, and any injuries or health concerns

Assist participants throughout the class

Ensure participant safety by monitoring techniques and equipment usage

Foster an inclusive environment for members         

Qualifications: Current CPR/First Aid,

Current certification to teach:

Aqua Aerobics/Aqua Fit

Indoor Cycling

TRX

Les Mills Body Pump

Les Mills Body Combat

Les Mills Body Balance

Barre

Free Style Formats in Stretch, Balance, Strength, Conditioning

Pay Rate:: Based on experience, starting at $25/hour 

Contact Clive Roberts at croberts@tucsonjcc.org for more information.

Certified Personal Trainer

FT/PT: Part-time

Schedule/Availability:

Sunday anywhere between 8am-6pm as needed, Monday-Thursday anywhere between 2:30pm-8:30pm as needed

Job Description:

The Tucson J is seeking a knowledgeable coach for the following sports: basketball, flag football, volleyball, and soccer with youth coaching experience. Coaches needed to coach youth clinics for children 3-14 years old. The coach will organize and execute 30-45-minute group practices. As a part of the Sports & Recreation team, the youth sports coach will be expected to ensure the health and safety of all patrons around the gymnasium and softball field at all times. All Youth Sports Coaches may also instruct Private (1-on-1) and Semi-Private (2-6 participants) on a flexible schedule. 

Qualifications + Certifications: 

• Experience coaching children 3-14 years old in the above-specified sports. Must be reliable, punctual, self-motivated, and effectively communicative.
• Preferred First Aid/CPR certification. 

Pay rate: $13.50/hour for Clinics/League, $15/hour Private/Semi-Private Lessons

Contact Mallory Shenker, Athletics + Aquatics Director at mshenker@tucsonjcc.org for more information.

FT/PT: Part-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, day time and evening hours available; Wednesday & Friday hours available immediately. Appreciate availability to cover vacation and sick call-outs for other team members. Weekly schedule will be remain consistent. Additional shifts for coverage as needed. 

Job Description: Lifeguards, along with swim coaches and instructors, are a part of the Aquatics Department and Experience Team. They ensure the safety and positive experience of all users on the pool deck. Duties include, but are not limited to: monitoring the patrons in and around the pool, greeting guests and members, maintaining the cleanliness of the pool, along with cross-training with the Membership & other Wellness Departments. Additional aquatic employment opportunities, like swim lesson instruction, are available based on experience.

Skills Requested:

• Confidence to work alone and adaptability to work within a team
• Must have a friendly and outgoing personality
• Strong communication and decision-making skills
• Physical ability to walk and stand for long periods of time and to lift 50lbs

Qualifications + Certifications: 

• American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard

Pay rate: $13/hour

Contact Mallory Shenker, Athletics & Aquatics Director at mshenker@tucsonjcc.org or (520) 299-3000 ext. 255 for more information.

Hours: Part-time

Supervisor: Racquet Sports Program Coordinator

The Tucson J seeks a tennis professional for our six hard-court tennis center. As a part of the Wellness Department + Experience Team, the Tennis Instructor should always maintain safety and order as a primary focus and should greet all customers with a warm and welcoming attitude. The successful candidate will work with several other professionals, reporting directly to the Racquet Sports Program Coordinator.

A primary function of this and every other job at the Tucson J is to ensure by whatever rational, ethical, and legal means possible that every member, guest, and visitor leaves the “J” feeling just a little better than when they arrived.

SCHEDULE:

Sunday-Friday, daytime and evening hours available. Availability to cover vacation and sick callouts is appreciated. Weekly clinic schedule will remain consistent. Private lessons and court booking for said lessons is the responsibility of each instructor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Have a deep knowledge of the intricacies of the game.
• Enforce facility rules.
• Familiarity with Sports and Wellness programming.
• Follow the court reservation system to ensure a smooth and even flow of traffic on and off courts.
• Offer instructional services including small groups, clinics, private, and semi-private lessons, and team coaching.
• Follow the session plans and program structure defined by the Racquet Sports Program Coordinator.
• Attends staff and facility meetings.
• Promotes the facility and its amenities to potential members when applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

• Must be an experienced player.
• Strong team player.
• Solid administrative skills
• Excellent customer service skills and strong work ethic.
• USTA Safe Play Certification
• CPR/AED Certification
• Teaching certification from USTA, USPTA, PTR, and/or ITF current or within six months of employment

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• 3+ years as a tennis professional

PAY:

$25/hr based on experience + commission

Contact Amanda Reller, Racquet Sports Program Coordinator at areller@tucsonjcc.org of (520) 618-5062 for more information

• Experience coaching children 11 – 17 years old in the above-specified sport/s. Must be reliable, punctual, self-motivated, and effectively communicative. 
• Preferred First Aid/CPR certification 
• Preferred USA Gymnastics Certified  

Contact Mallory Shenker, Athletics + Aquatics Director at mshenker@tucsonjcc.org for more information.

Youth Basketball Referee 

FT/PT: Part-time 

Schedule/Availability: 

Sunday anywhere between 12pm – 3pm as needed, Wednesday anywhere between 5pm – 8:30pm as needed 

Job Description: 

The Tucson J is seeking knowledgeable and experienced Youth Basketball Referees. Referees needed to referee seasonal youth basketball leagues for children 6-17 years old. As a part of the Sports & Recreation team, all Youth Basketball Referees will be expected to ensure the health and safety of all patrons around the gymnasium and softball field at all times.  

Qualifications + Certifications:  

• Experience reffing basketball games with children 6-17 years old. Must be reliable, punctual, self-motivated, and effectively communicative. 
• Preferred First Aid/CPR certification 
• Preferred Referee Certification 

Pay rate: $25/game 

Contact Mallory Shenker, Athletics + Aquatics Director at mshenker@tucsonjcc.org for more information.