Swim Instructor

Position Summary

Provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes.

Essential Functions

• Instructs swim lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines (i.e. keeping swimmers safe, challenged, and actively engaged, maintain a safe swimming environment, and enforcing pool rules & policies), having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Buils effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourage parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules; and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports, as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
• Willingness to accept responsibilities and duties other than those assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 15.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
• Must be able to demonstrate all stokes and swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard, or equivalent preferred.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke technique.
• Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.
• Ability to swim and demonstrate all strokes and skills.

Benefits

FREE MEMBERSHIP! INCLUSIVE, FUN AND WELCOMING CULTURE! SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL TEAM MEMBERS THRIVE!

Pay

Starting pay at $15.50, dependent upon experience, certifications and education.

Schedule

N/A