Safety Around Water (SAW) Program Assistant

St Cloud Area Family YMCA • Saint Cloud, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: As a Safety Around Water (SAW) Program Assistant at the YMCA, you will be responsible for guiding second-grade students in St. Cloud Area School District 742 in the Safety Around Water Program. Safety Around Water introduces children to basic swimming skills and essential water safety concepts in a group-based class. Students learn how to recognize safe places to swim, practice foundational swim skills, and build confidence in a supportive, fun environment. At the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA, we are united in a sincere desire to live out our great Mission. To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Together, we pledge to do this daily, in our actions and interactions, with staff, members and guests of the YMCA, by serving, caring, and loving. To serve is to meet physical needs through our facility, programs, and responsive actions to questions or requests. To care is to meet emotional needs by engaging in genuine conversation, listening with intention, and developing relationships. To love is to provide opportunities for connection and service by keeping the Y a safe and welcoming place for all.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be certified in current CPR-PR, AED, First Aid within 60 days.
• Comfortable leading group instruction in the water with children
• Ability to follow safety protocols
• Ability to confidently engage a class of students
• Experience working with youth or in aquatic programs preferred (but not required)
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain (training may be provided)
• Exercises mature judgments and sound decision-making.
• Dependable, punctual and flexible with the willingness to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Friendly and professional demeanor when interacting with others, promoting a positive and safe environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth or in aquatic programs preferred (but not required)

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate group Safety Around Water classes for 2nd grade students
• Provide in-water instruction and supervision for multiple students at a time (not 1:1 instruction)
• Teach basic swim skills and fundamental water safety concepts
• Support student engagement and safety throughout each class
• Prepare and organize supplies and equipment prior to sessions
• Assist with basic administrative and setup tasks on the front end of the program
• Maintain a positive, encouraging atmosphere for all participants
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees