Swim Instructor I & II

YMCA of Greater Boston•Boston, MA

14d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Swim Instructor I & II teaches swim lessons using the YMCA of the USA model under the supervision of the Aquatics Director. Instructors should have experience teaching swim lessons, enjoy working with people—especially children—and maintain active lifeguard certification, such as YMCA or Red Cross certification. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position with morning, early-afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts available.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

YMCA Swim Lessons (YSL) training.
WSI certification.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent member service and exceed member expectations.
Arrive on the pool deck 15 minutes before the scheduled shift dressed in a bathing suit.
Prepare equipment before class and put it away 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 while 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 bathroom locations with students during the first class.
Know and implement emergency procedures.
Maintain accurate class attendance and updated 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, continuously monitor participants, keep children using flotation within arm's reach, and never turn away from the class.
Use sound judgment and demonstrate competence in meeting the goals, objectives, needs, and interests of the YMCA, the class, and individual students.
Incorporate all five program components into each lesson: personal safety, water orientation and stroke development, water sports and games, rescue, and personal growth.
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, 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.
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 work environment.
Opportunities to learn new skills and functions.
YMCA career training programs.
Healthy work/life balance.