Aquatic Instructor
About The Position
If you love working with children and are comfortable in water, we want to hear from you!! The New Canaan YMCA is looking to EXPAND our team of Swim Instructors to help children learn water safety and swimming skills. Haven’t taught swim lessons before? No problem, our Senior Director of Aquatics will train you and provide you the curriculum needed to work with children of various ages and levels – what we need is your passion, enthusiasm, and attention to safety. This is a great part-time opportunity for students, teachers, retirees, or anyone wanting to stay actively employed with flexible scheduling. Swim lessons are usually offered once a week, for 8 week sessions (except for summer, which are offered 5 days a week, in weekly sessions). Instructors are asked to commit to the entire session to allow students continuity with instruction. We expect our Swim Instructors to be observant to their surroundings, understanding of safety rules and policies, and able to communicate with swimmers, families, and other staff to maintain order and safety in the pool and on deck.
Requirements
- General knowledge of swimming and aquatic safety.
- Strong communication skills
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification (will provide training and testing if needed)
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children preferred
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
