Careers
The Mayerson JCC connects people so that they can live happier and fuller lives, creating a more vibrant Jewish community.
Available positions below.
Who We Are
The JCC helps to foster social connections between its members and guests alike, bringing people together through a wide variety of programs and events.
With an expansive fitness center, highly regarded early childhood school and senior center, arts and cultural events offered throughout the year, and classes for every age, the JCC connects, enriches, and inspires over 27,000 visitors per month. The JCC welcomes and engages everyone, regardless of race, religion, or ability.
Explore our listings to see if there’s an opportunity that’s right for you:
Assistant Aquatics Director
Arch Amenities Group, the world’s leading spa, fitness and leisure management firm, is seeking a full time Assistant Aquatics Director at the Mayerson JCC of Cincinnati. The Aquatics Assistant Director, under the direction of the Aquatics Director, will be responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the aquatics department; implementing policies and strategic plans for pool usage and staff management; pool and marina management and maintenance; training and supervision of staff; ensuring the highest levels of member satisfaction; and possess the ability to lead and motivate staff to achieve goals and exceed member expectations.
Purpose
To support and oversee all aspects of the aquatic facility’s operations and aquatic programs, ensuring a safe, efficient, and enjoyable environment for patrons and staff. The Aquatic Assistant Director is responsible for supporting the leadership team with strategic planning and day-to-day management of the facility. This role will also support in creating engaging and safe aquatic experiences for patrons of all ages and abilities.This position plays a crucial role in maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and ensuring high-quality participant satisfaction while maximizing the facility’s financial performance and community impact.
Aquatic Operations
- Support with and coordinate training for aquatic staff, including instructors and lifeguards
- Assist with conducting staff evaluations and report feedback to Aquatic leadership team
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in the aquatics field
- Enforcement of all pool rules and regulations in a polite and courteous manner.
- Secures substitutes and fills holes in lifeguard schedule
- Maintain all chemical records, daily cleaning and safety checklists
- Balances pool chemicals to meet mandated levels/standards.
- Submits incident reports in a timely manner.
- Support and assist with ongoing maintenance: adjust feeders when necessary, check operations of pump and flow meter, vacuum pool, wash down deck and pump room, clean stainless steel and filters, record pool readings, etc.
- Display a professional appearance with appropriate dress/uniform.
- Ensures Aquatics Team Members provide a clean, safe, and friendly environment for the Members.
- Supports with maintaining all chemical records, daily cleaning and safety checklists
- Is timely and punctual when reporting to work.
- Ensure the aquatic area is safe, clean and orderly.
- Assist with functions and tasks associated with special events.
- Lifeguards for at least 15 hours per week.
- Provides exceptional customer service
- Supports in creating a fun & safe aquatics environment.
- Any other task and/or duty assigned by the Aquatics Director, Assistant General Manager and/or the General Manager as deemed necessary.
- Acts as Manager-On-Duty during shifts when needed.
Aquatic Programs
- Be knowledgeable of registration processes for group lessons
- Monitor program quality and safety, assisting with implementing changes as necessary to improve participant experiences
- Teaches group and private lessons for 10 hours per week
- Support with marketing collaborations to promote aquatic programs and increase community engagement
- Be knowledgeable of all aquatic information and programming
- Support with responding to member inquiries regarding programs, products, services, policies, and procedures in a professional and timely manner.
Capabilities
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities
- Creative problem-solving skills and ability to adapt programs to meet community needs
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and age groups
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment
- The ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk
- The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Demonstrate the ability to cooperate and work with others.
- Demonstrate consistent integrity, dependability, responsibility and be able to meet deadlines.
- Adaptable and flexible under stressful and/or unusual situations.
- Ability to sit for long periods
Experience
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a supervisory role and a proven track record of successful team leadership
- Minimum of 2-3 years of swim lesson instructor experience
Qualifications
- High school education or comparable work experience
- Current certifications in Lifeguarding, and First Aid/CPR/AED
- Current Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator certification is preferred, but must be able to obtain within 90 days of being hired
- Water Safety Instruction and additional certifications in specialized aquatic programs (e.g., water fitness, coaching) are preferred
- Knowledge of aquatic facility operations and safety standards
- Proficiency in computer skills, including program management software and Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Strong customer service orientation and conflict resolution skills
- Commensurate with experience – Range: $18-$20/ hour, commission for swim lessons delivered
- Paid time off
- This position is eligible for benefits including employer subsidized health insurance, 401K match, and more.
Early Childhood Teacher
- Implement curriculum and activities which promote stimulation, learning, and fun.
- Assist with activity planning and preparation of materials and supplies for daily use.
- Create a warm, fun and nurturing environment.
- Maintain a clean and safe classroom.
- Ensure compliance with licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
- Assist in any classroom in order to be in ratio when needed.
- Be highly mobile and physically able to easily engage in activities like standing for long periods, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting.
- High energy and positive attitude a must!
- Education and Experience
- Prior experience in a licensed childcare center or degree in Early Childhood Education a plus.
- Maintain First Aid and CPR Certifications; Communicable Disease Training and Child Abuse Training a plus
- Attend mandatory professional development sessions, teacher meetings and family events.
- Starting pay of $18.30 – $19.37/HR
- Paid Time Off: 15 days vacation, 12 days of sick, spring break, winter break, in addition to paid Jewish and federal holidays
- Complimentary family membership Fitness Center, including indoor/outdoor pool
- Casual, school-appropriate dress
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- And more!
Pre-K Teacher
The Prekindergarten Teacher, working with children 3 to 5 years old, will be responsible for providing an environment that is positive, individualized, and cohesive to learning and encourages fun through play and exploration.
- Implement curriculum and activities which promote stimulation, learning, and fun.
- Create a warm, fun and nurturing environment.
- Maintain a clean and safe classroom.
- Participate in all activities with children.
- Assist with activity planning and preparation of materials and supplies for daily use.
- Ensure compliance with licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
- Update portfolios and provide support when needed.
- Verify that parents are receiving correct information.
- Foster positive communication with parents through in-person conversation and/or email.
- Exhibit good judgment, maturity, and stability.
- Assist in any classroom in order to be in ratio when needed.
- Be highly mobile and physically able to easily engage in activities like standing for long time periods, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting.
- Provide customer-oriented service at all times by responding quickly to needs, smiling, being approachable and meeting commitments.
- Support the goals and values of the Mayerson JCC and ECS.
- Remain flexible in rapidly changing environment.
- Education and Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent is a plus.
- Maintain First Aid and CPR Certifications; Communicable Disease Training and Child Abuse Training.
- Keep abreast of current research and practices in early childhood education, and attend related trainings, workshops, and conferences.
- Attend mandatory professional development sessions, teacher meetings and family events.
- Versed with various educational areas such as music, art, science, literacy, mathematics, language development and physical development.
- Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
- Computer Skills
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Schedule
- Monday-Friday
- Year-Round
- Robust Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Talent Management & Professional Development programs and learning opportunities
- Competitive 401(k) program with company match and additional contribution opportunities
- Complimentary family membership to the Mayerson JCC Fitness Center
- Discounts to the onsite Café, Spa, and other programs and services
- F.S.A, Employer Matched H.S.A, Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan, Legal Shield plan
- Notable Paid Time Off: 15 days vacation, 12 days of sick, in addition to paid Jewish and federal holidays
- Business casual dress
- Vibrant and collaborative work environment
Youth and Family Jewish Educator/Program Coordinator
The Youth and Family Jewish Educator/Program Coordinator serves as the Jewish education ambassador to the Early Childhood School (ECS) and program coordinator for the Youth and Family department. Half of the time will be spent in the ECS, implementing lessons with ECS students regarding general Jewish culture, holidays, traditions and introductory Hebrew language. In this role, the ECS Jewish Educator will help provide the highest quality programs for our youngest learners and their families at the ECS by providing professional development, training and resources for our teachers and students. Reporting to the Director of Jewish Life, this position will work closely with the JCC’s main Jewish Education professional to align and integrate the ECS’ Jewish curriculum with the JCC’s larger approach to Jewish learning. The other half of the time will be spent working with Jewish Life writ large at the JCC and the Youth and Family department, primarily supporting our PJ Library programs, Friday Night Shabbat (a monthly Shabbat experience for families), and self-driven programs to engage elementary and middle school-aged children. The position is full-time, with full benefits package.
- Planning, teaching, organizing and developing Jewish curriculum and content at the Early Childhood School.
- Planning, developing and implementing Jewish enrichment and holiday programs, such as Purim, Shavuot, Sukkot and Hanukkah.
- Planning, developing and implementing Jewish education for ECS staff.
- Supporting Director of Jewish Life in holiday initiatives around the JCC, particularly the Yoms (modern Israeli holidays)
- Creating programs for elementary and middle-school aged children
- Coordinating logistics for Friday Night Shabbat and other PJ Library/family programs
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Jewish studies and/or education, or experience working in education with Jewish children.
- Deep knowledge of Jewish culture and traditions.
- Desire to work with children ages 6 weeks and older through middle school
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Outgoing personality.
- Presence at monthly Friday Night Shabbat and occasional other weekday evening/weekend programs
- Talent Management & Professional Development programs and learning opportunities
- PTO, vacation, sick and holiday pay
- Complimentary family membership to the Mayerson JCC Fitness Center
- Discounts to the onsite Café, Spa, and other programs and services
- Business casual dress
- Vibrant and collaborative work environment
Cafe Associate
We are seeking a Cafe Associate to join our team in Cincinnati, OH. The ideal candidate will be reliable, friendly, and have basic food knowledge. They must be a team player, organized, and have experience with cleaning and barista duties. The candidate should be patient, self-motivated, and kind towards customers and colleagues.
- Reliable
- Friendly
- Basic food knowledge
- Team player
- Organized
- Cleaning
- Barista
- Patient
- Self motivator
- Kind
- $15 an hour
J Play Attendant
The J Play Attendant provides drop-in childcare for parents who use the Mayerson JCC’s fitness facilities. The J Play Attendant provides childcare to infants through pre-teen years. The J Play Attendant ensures the safety of all children.
- Ensure children are cared for in a safe environment.
- Be attentive to needs of and engaged with each child.
- Provide safe and age-appropriate playtime for children.
- Maintain clean, neat and presentable J Play room.
- Record drop off and pick up for each child.
- Welcome parents and children with a smile and address by name when possible.
- Monday – Thursday 4pm – 7pm
- Saturday – Sunday 8am – 2:15pm
- 16 years of age or older.
- Available to work part-time, evenings and weekends.
- Enjoys working and interacting with children.
- Strong organization and communication skills.
- Outgoing personality.
- Talent Management & Professional Development programs and learning opportunities
- Complimentary single membership to the Mayerson JCC Fitness Center
- Discounts to the onsite Café and Spa
- Business casual dress
- Vibrant and collaborative work environment
- $15.00 per hour
Lifeguard
Arch Amenities Group, the world’s leading spa, fitness and leisure firm, is seeking part-time Lifeguards at the Mayerson JCC of Cincinnati. The Lifeguard is responsible for providing a safe and fun environment for all participants utilizing the aquatic facility.
- Ensure safety of all swimmers by preventative measures and minimizing hazardous situations. Enforcement of all pool rules and regulations in a polite and courteous manner.
- Provide quick response to emergency situations in water/deck area.
- Conduct ongoing maintenance: adjust feeders when necessary, check operations of pump and flow meter, vacuum pool, wash down deck and pump room, clean stainless steel and filters, record pool readings, etc.
- Be knowledgeable on all aquatic information and programming. Display a professional appearance with appropriate dress/uniform.
- Is timely and punctual when reporting to work. Ensure the aquatic area is safe, clean and orderly.
- Other duties as assigned
- High school education or comparable work experience
- Valid CPR certification
- Valid standard First Aid certification
- Valid Lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross
- Effective leadership skills and a strong work ethic
- Excellent customer service skills
- Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational
- Professional manner, discretion, and appearance
- Able to show initiative and make decisions, must be able to trouble shoot and anticipate problems
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards job and facility
- Maintain a character of professionalism and confidence, with a tactful ability to communicate with participants.
- Demonstrate the ability to cooperate and work with others.
- Demonstrate consistent integrity, dependability, responsibility and be able to meet deadlines.
- Possess effective verbal/written communication and expression.
- Adaptable and flexible under stressful and/or unusual situations.
- Ability to sit for long periods
- Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
- This position required the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
Compensation: $15 – $18 / hour
Lifeguard Lead
Arch Amenities Group, the world’s leading spa, fitness and leisure management firm, is seeking a Lifeguard Lead at the Mayerson JCC of Cincinnati. The Lifeguard Lead is responsible for providing a safe and fun environment for all participants utilizing the aquatic facility.
- Ensure safety of all swimmers by preventative measures and minimizing hazardous situations. Enforcement of all pool rules and regulations in a polite and courteous manner.
- Provide quick response to emergency situations in water/deck area.
- Conduct ongoing maintenance: adjust feeders when necessary, check operations of pump and flow meter, vacuum pool, wash down deck and pump room, clean stainless steel and filters, record pool readings, etc.
- Be knowledgeable on all aquatic information and programming. Display a professional appearance with appropriate dress/uniform.
- Is timely and punctual when reporting to work. Ensure the aquatic area is safe, clean and orderly.
- Other duties as assigned
- High school education or comparable work experience
- Valid CPR certification
- Valid standard First Aid certification
- Valid Lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross
- Effective leadership skills and a strong work ethic
- Excellent customer service skills
- Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational
- Professional manner, discretion, and appearance
- Able to show initiative and make decisions, must be able to trouble shoot and anticipate problems
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards job and facility
- Maintain a character of professionalism and confidence, with a tactful ability to communicate with participants.
- Demonstrate the ability to cooperate and work with others.
- Demonstrate consistent integrity, dependability, responsibility and be able to meet deadlines.
- Possess effective verbal/written communication and expression.
- Adaptable and flexible under stressful and/or unusual situations.
- Ability to sit for long periods
- Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
- This position required the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
Compensation: $15 – $18.46 / hour
Aquatics Instructor
Arch Amenities Group, the world’s leading spa, fitness and leisure firm, is seeking an Aquatics/Swim Lessons Instructor. The Aquatics Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction for all levels of swim lessons to participants of all ages and abilities.
- Effectively teach all levels of swim instruction under Swim Lessons University standards, possessing full knowledge of the skills at each level.
- Effectively communicate with parents the appropriate class enrollment level for all children.
- Maintain a familiarity with the registration process and current class schedules.
- Provide ongoing, effective communication with reception desk regarding all classes and programming.
- Prepare award certificates, patches, and cards upon completion of the course.
- Ensure safety of all swimmers by preventative measures and minimizing hazardous situations.
- Enforcement of all pool rules and regulations in a polite and courteous manner.
- Provide quick response to emergency situations in water/deck area.
- Be knowledgeable on all aquatic information and programming.
- Display a professional appearance with appropriate dress/uniform.
- Is timely and punctual when reporting to work.
- Submits required class records on time.
- Ensure the aquatic area is safe, clean and orderly.
- Other duties as assigned
- High school education preferred
- Willing to obtain Swim Lessons University instructor certification at employers expense. No travel required
- Community C.P.R. certification
- Standard First Aid certification
- American Red Cross Lifesaving certification preferred
- Experience teaching all ages and levels
- Effective leadership skills and a strong work ethic
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards job and facility
- Must be able to trouble shoot and anticipate problems
- Consistently exhibit team spirit promoting a productive environment
- Maintain a character of professionalism and confidence, with a tactful ability to communicate with participants
- Demonstrate the ability to cooperate and work with others
- Demonstrate consistent integrity, dependability, responsibility and be able to meet deadlines
- Possess effective verbal/written communication and expression
- Adaptable and flexible under stressful and/or unusual situations
- Excellent customer service skills
- Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational
- Professional manner, discretion, and appearance
- Able to show initiative and make decisions
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
- This position required the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk
- The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Normal work hours: varied to include nights, weekends, and holidays
Arch Amenities Group is an equal employment opportunity employer that is committed to having a diverse work force.
- Starting at $18.50/ 30 minute group lesson delivered
- $15/ private & $20/ semi-private 30 minute lesson delivered
Additional Employment Opportunities
- Visit Jewish Federation of Cincinnati to explore open positions at this and other Jewish agencies.
- Discover additional job listings at the Mayerson JCC related to Fitness, Membership, Reception, and Spa at Arch Amenities Group.