Swim Instructor
About The Position
The Swim Instructor assists with instruction of the swim lesson program while providing excellent member service and engaging program participants. The role carries out and enforces aquatic policies and procedures in compliance with applicable State of Pennsylvania statutes and the requirements of YMCA of the USA, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, Ellis and Associates, and YMCA insurance representatives. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a nonprofit association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County. It is dedicated to nurturing every child’s potential, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs.
Requirements
- Must be at least 15 years of age.
- Obtain and maintain YMCA YSL certification within six months of hire.
- Demonstrate the ability to relate to and interact positively with children and adults.
- Be able to demonstrate the five main swimming components: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and preferably butterfly.
- Obtain and maintain all new-hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire.
- Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
- Be able to hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and throughout the zone of responsibility.
- Remain alert without lapses of consciousness.
- Be able to see and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in competitive swimming or teaching lessons is preferred.
- Ability to demonstrate the butterfly stroke is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead swim instruction to develop participants’ skills within the prescribed curriculum.
- Assist in ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants.
- Serve as a positive YMCA role model and maintain an enthusiastic attitude.
- Attend scheduled classes unless prior approval to be absent has been received from a supervisor.
- Start and end classes on time.
- Greet participants and learn their names.
- Identify participants’ limitations and adapt classes or provide modifications as appropriate.
- Communicate positively and accurately with participants’ parents or guardians.
- Participate in branch and swim lesson special events.
- Participate in required in-house drills, including mock drills, and monthly in-house trainings.
- Assist with setting up and cleaning the pool deck; help close the pool if conditions are unsafe and immediately alert a supervisor.
- Follow the Association Thunder and Lightning Policy.
- Assist with completing progress reports, mid-session cards, greeting cards, and birthday acknowledgments in a timely manner.
- Ensure compliance with YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, and plentiful PTO for full-time employees.
- Babysitting while working, up to four hours per day.
- Program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons, and employee-marketplace essentials such as home, auto, and pet insurance.
- 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and an optional 403B retirement savings plan available upon hire.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Continuing education reimbursement and tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University.
- Career development and paid training.
- Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.
- Flexible schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
