Swim Instructor I & II
YMCA of Greater Boston•Boston, MA
•$18 - $22
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Swim Instructor teaches swim lessons using the YMCA of the USA model. Instructors should have experience teaching swim lessons and enjoy working with people, especially children. Active lifeguard certification is required. Various shifts are available, including mornings, early afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
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.
- Physically and verbally able to interact with members and staff.
- Ability to scan the pool visually.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at times.
Nice To Haves
- YMCA Swim Lessons (YSL) training/certification.
- 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 store it promptly afterward; use available equipment, pool space, and personal resources effectively.
- Start and end classes on time and commit to teaching for the entire session, keeping absenteeism to a minimum.
- Communicate each child's progress to parents on an ongoing basis.
- Follow pool rules and policies, including reviewing rules and facility 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, watch all students, keep children using flotation within arm's reach, and never turn away from the class.
- Use good judgment and demonstrate competence in meeting the goals, objectives, needs, and interests of the YMCA, the class, and individual students.
- Incorporate personal safety, water orientation and 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 attend required monthly and yearly in-service training.
- Listen actively to members to build relationships, understand their goals and interests, and help them pursue 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.
- Retirement plan up to 10%, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Health, dental, and vision benefit package.
- Vacation and sick time; part-time employees receive sick time.
- Opportunities to develop leadership skills in a caring, challenging, and diverse work environment.
- Opportunities to learn new skills and explore a range of roles.
- YMCA career training programs.
- Healthy work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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