Instructor Aquatics
About The Position
The Instructor Aquatics role is part of the YMCA aquatics team and provides safe swim instruction for participants. The instructor delivers customer service and builds relationships to create a welcoming environment, while demonstrating the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Lessons serve children and/or adults at different skill levels and aim to build swimming ability, water safety, and confidence. The position is part-time, with afternoons, evenings, and/or weekends and flexible scheduling based on availability and class demand. Instructors are in the water for 50–100% of class time. The YMCA provides support and training, and certifications may be obtained after hire within the stated timeframes.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 16.
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- Listen First training within six months of hire, or an action plan in place.
- CPR/AED and First Aid within 30 days of hire.
- Comfort in the water and enthusiasm for teaching others.
- Reliable and team-oriented, with a positive attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Swim Lesson Certification is optional.
- Prior swim-instruction experience is not required; training and team support are available.
Responsibilities
- Maintain pool safety during swim lessons and provide instruction suited to participants’ skill levels.
- Educate participants about pool rules and enforce them as needed.
- Keep CPR, First Aid, and other safety certifications current.
- Immediately report accidents and incidents to a supervisor using the proper forms.
- Remain visible to members and work toward branch membership retention goals.
- Maintain daily attendance records and complete level skill sheets.
- Communicate with participants and parents about class cancellations or rescheduling.
- Know and support the YMCA annual support campaign and follow relevant procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.
- Deliver customer service and build relationships that help create a welcoming YMCA environment.
Benefits
- Free individual YMCA membership.
- Program discounts.
- Generous retirement contribution options, including a company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
- Paid time off for employees scheduled and working 20 or more hours per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
