Swim Instructor I & II

YMCA of Greater Boston•Boston, MA

10d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Swim Instructor I & II teaches swimming lessons according to the YMCA of the USA model under the supervision of the Aquatics Director. Instructors should have experience teaching swim lessons and enjoy working with people, especially children. Active lifeguard certification is required. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position at the Wang YMCA, with various shifts available, including mornings, early afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Compensation is $17.87–$22.00 per hour.

Requirements

Experience teaching swim lessons.
Active lifeguard certification, such as YMCA or Red Cross certification.
CPR, First Aid, and O2 training/certification.
Child Abuse Prevention training within the first four weeks of employment.
Respect in the Workplace (Sexual Harassment Prevention) training.
Ability to interact physically and verbally with members and staff.
Ability to scan the pool visually.
Ability at times to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

YMCA Swim Lessons (YSL) training/certification is preferred.
WSI.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent member service and exceed member expectations.
Arrive on deck 15 minutes before the scheduled shift dressed in a bathing suit.
Prepare equipment before class and promptly store it afterward; make effective use of equipment, pool space, and personal resources.
Start and end classes on time and commit to teaching for the entire session while keeping absenteeism to a minimum.
Communicate each child’s progress to parents on an ongoing basis.
Follow pool rules and policies, and review rules and practical information with students at the first class.
Know and implement emergency procedures.
Maintain accurate attendance and skill-completion records using required forms; report students who miss three classes to the Aquatic Director.
Take notes on each child’s strengths and weaknesses as needed.
Maintain class control and safety by watching all students; keep children using flotation within arm’s reach and never turn your back on the class.
Use good judgment and meet the goals, objectives, needs, and interests of the YMCA, the class, and individual students.
Incorporate personal safety, water orientation/stroke development, water sports and games, rescue, and personal growth into each lesson.
Maintain clear and consistent communication with supervisors.
Participate in branch safety and quality drills and required monthly and yearly in-service training.
Listen actively to members, build relationships, understand their goals and interests, and take initiative to help them achieve those goals.
Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with the YMCA mission and goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Free YMCA membership for the employee.
Discounts on specialty programs, including personal training and swimming lessons.
Discounted or free family membership.
Robust retirement plan of up to 10%, subject to eligibility requirements.
Health, dental, and vision benefit package.
Vacation and sick time; part-time employees receive sick time.
Leadership development in a caring, challenging, and diverse working environment.
Opportunities to learn new skills and functions.
YMCA career training programs.
Healthy work/life balance.