YMCA Silver Spring Swim Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington • Silver Spring, MD

8d • $15 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a community-focused nonprofit serving the DC area through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Swim Instructor teaches basic, intermediate, and advanced group and private swimming lessons, maintains participant safety and class control, and supports swimmers’ progress. Instructors prepare lesson plans and equipment, evaluate stroke technique and student progress, maintain attendance and skill records, and provide student evaluations with recommendations for remaining at or advancing to another level. They must be present on the pool deck before class, remain responsible for participants until they have left or their safety has been formally transferred to a lifeguard, and keep the teaching area orderly. The role also involves positive, courteous communication with students and parents and participation in staff and instructor meetings.

Requirements

• Basic level: Must be at least 16 years old.
• Intermediate level: Must be at least 17 years old and have at least two years of experience.
• Advanced level: Must be at least 18 years old and have at least four years of aquatics teaching experience.
• Have an outgoing personality and the ability to relate well to participants of various age groups.
• Be attentive, multi-faceted, reliable, a proven problem solver, and positive-minded.
• Hold CPR and First Aid completion cards.
• Basic level: Obtain YMCA Swim Lesson Certification within nine months.
• Intermediate level: Hold one swim lesson certification, such as YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor, Red Cross WSI, or an equivalent from an outside agency; YMCA lifeguard certification is also listed.
• Intermediate level: YMCA Aquatic Safety Awareness course completion may be substituted at the discretion of the Aquatic Director.
• Advanced level: Hold at least two water-instruction certifications. Examples include YASA, YMCA lifeguard or lifeguard instructor, swim lesson instructor, YMCA swim coach or USA swim coaching certification, Red Cross WSI or lifeguarding instructor, aqua aerobics certification, and Action Against Arthritis certification. Other similar certifications may be considered.
• Advanced level: Provide copies of certifications and undergo reference checks.
• Meet all physical prerequisites for YASA Lifeguarding.
• Be able to lift and move objects weighing 40 pounds or more, swim 500 yards, actively teach the YMCA swim program in the water, and see and hear participants who are in distress or requesting assistance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate safety procedures are in place for each class.
• Communicate directions and corrections clearly and concisely, and maintain class control and discipline.
• Arrive on the pool deck at least five minutes before class in proper swim attire, with equipment and attendance roster ready.
• Remain with the class until students have left or their safety has been transferred to a department lifeguard, confirming the transfer with the guard on deck.
• Develop lesson plans for each class session and provide practical lesson plans for substitutes; complete and sign a substitute slip for each missed class.
• Evaluate participants’ stroke technique.
• Update skill sheets, student progress records, and attendance records after each class.
• Prepare student evaluations and recommend whether students should remain at their current level or move to the next level, explaining the recommendation.
• Teach group and private swimming lessons.
• Keep the teaching area uncluttered and return instructional equipment to its proper place.
• Interact with class members and parents with enthusiasm, patience, courtesy, tact, and concern.
• Attend and participate in staff and instructor meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 10% employer-funded retirement plan, with vesting after two years of service or 1,000 compensated hours in each of those two years.
• 403(b) savings plan.
• High-quality, affordable healthcare.
• Free YMCA membership for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental benefit providers, and Zipcar.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed