Swim Lesson Instructor

About the Role

The Y is a leading nonprofit for strengthening community and the nation’s largest provider of swim lessons to increase skill and safety in and around water. This position provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, using prepared lesson plans
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA
• Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and, as appropriate, refers students and parents to other programs
• Completes new staff orientation training as required, including bloodborne pathogens and child abuse prevention
• Maintains records as required (i.e., attendance, progress reports, etc.)
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, best practices, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures
• Completes incident and accident reports as necessary
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment; reports damaged equipment
• Performs and adheres to safety, cleanliness, and uniform standards associated with COVID-19 prevention
• Assists in all areas and completes all projects and assignments as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification (if associate is Red Cross WSI certified, they must crossover to YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor within 180 days of employment)
• Current ASHI BLS, Basic First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certification (or equivalent course from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or National Safety Council). BLS certification is valid for one year
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards
• At least 16 years of age

Environmental Factors & Physical Requirements

• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques
• Ability to lift and pull equipment up to 50 pounds and to lift a small to average-sized child
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Must be in good physical condition to teach classes
• Ability to work inside and outside (i.e., humidity, hot, cold, inclement weather conditions)
• Ability to concentrate in a loud environment

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Communication & Influence
• Emotional Maturity

Background Checks

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position, including criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS). Additional checks may be required in the future.

Pay

$15.50 per hour