Swim Instructor
Penobscot Bay YMCA•Rockport, 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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