Weekday Morning Swim Instructor

Requirements

• Provide quality swim instruction in-line with American Red Cross Swim Lesson Curriculum.
• Willing to obtain proper training certifications.
• Maintain accurate records for swim participant progress, ensure communication to caregivers regarding expectations, skills progress, next steps, etc.
• Work as part of a team committed to building confidence, friendships and skills among participants.
• Actively work to be a dependable team member and coach.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Minimum 16 years old.
• Current in either Red Cross, YMCA or Ellis and current certification in CPR, First Aid, AED and O2 (training opportunities provided).
• Must be able to swim 50 yards (2 pool lengths) of one stroke or a combination of strokes.
• Must be able to tread water without hands for 1 minute.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic swim techniques.
• Complete program specific and employee orientation training by required timeline.

Qualifications

• Have knowledge of all 4 competitive strokes and 2 safety strokes.
• Have experience working with children.
• Pass a traditional swim test demonstrating moderate ability in 4 competitive strokes.
• Able to provide in water correction effectively.
• OCY will pay for Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.
• Additionally, you will be paid for the training.
• Free Y membership with employment and paid training.