Swim Instructor

YMCA OF THE JERSEY SHORE•Old Bridge, NJ

3d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time position at the Old Bridge YMCA supports the YMCA’s work to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Swim Instructor maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the pool deck, and in surrounding areas, and creates a safe, positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. The instructor teaches swimming lessons according to YMCA guidelines and prepares lesson plans accordingly. The position builds authentic relationships with students and parents, encourages parent involvement, and identifies potential volunteers. The instructor maintains required records, attends scheduled staff meetings and trainings, follows YMCA policies and emergency procedures, completes incident and accident reports as needed, and organizes and stores class equipment. The instructor also reports damaged equipment and follows youth-boundary, abuse-prevention training, and mandated abuse-reporting requirements.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Obtain Professional Rescuer CPR, AED, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications within 3 months.
Obtain YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent within 6 months.
Demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

Responsibilities

Maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the pool deck, and in surrounding areas.
Create a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Teach swimming lessons according to YMCA guidelines and prepare lesson plans.
Build effective, authentic relationships with students and parents and help them connect with one another and the YMCA.
Encourage parent involvement and identify potential volunteers.
Maintain required records, including attendance, progress reports, and report cards.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Follow YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
Organize and put away class equipment and report damaged equipment.
Follow policies related to boundaries with youth.
Complete required abuse risk management training.
Follow mandated abuse-reporting procedures, including reporting suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.