Swim Instructor I & II

YMCA of Greater Boston • Boston, MA

14d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Swim Instructor teaches swim lessons using the YMCA of the USA model under the supervision of the Aquatics Director. Instructors should have experience teaching swim lessons and enjoy working with people, especially children. Active lifeguard certification, such as YMCA or Red Cross, is required. The position is part-time and non-exempt (hourly), with various shifts available, including mornings, early afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

• Experience teaching swim lessons.
• Active lifeguard certification, such as YMCA or Red Cross.
• Physically and verbally able to interact with members and staff.
• Able to scan the pool visually.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Able 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 certifications.
• WSI.

Nice To Haves

• YMCA Swim Lessons (YSL) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent member service and exceed member expectations.
• Report to the pool deck 15 minutes before each scheduled shift in a bathing suit.
• Prepare equipment before class and store it 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, keeping absences 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 during the first class.
• Know and implement emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate class attendance and skill-completion records using required forms; report students who miss three classes to the Aquatic Director.
• Take notes on each child’s strengths and areas for improvement as needed.
• Maintain control and safety of the class, continuously monitor participants, keep children using flotation devices within arm’s reach, and never turn away from the class.
• Use sound judgment and meet 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.
• Attend required monthly and yearly in-service trainings.
• 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 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.
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and learn new skills and functions.
• YMCA career training programs.
• A healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed