Swim Instructor

Penobscot Bay YMCARockport, ME
Onsite

About The Position

Teach kids to swim at the YMCA! Looking for a rewarding job that makes a real difference? Join our YMCA team as a Swim Instructor and teach kids ages 3-12 to swim safely and confidently. Pay starts at $18/hour. Flexible shifts. If you love the water and care about keeping our community safe, join us!

Requirements

  • Be at least 16 years old
  • Know how to swim and be comfortable with different strokes
  • Enjoy hanging out with kids and helping them succeed
  • A positive attitude and patience when teaching
  • Willingness to get wet and have fun!
  • CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen. (We will provide training)
  • Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
  • YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent.
  • Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
  • Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous teaching experience

Responsibilities

  • Share your love of swimming with kiddos from tiny tots to pre-teens
  • Create fun pool time that cleverly teaches important skills
  • Play games that help swimmers feel confident in the water
  • Give high-fives and encouragement when students master a new skill
  • Chat with parents about their child's awesome progress
  • Keep everyone safe while they're having a blast
  • Be the instructor you wish you had when you learned to swim!

Benefits

  • Free Y membership for your own fitness journey
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