SWIM INSTRUCTOR

YMCA of Columbia WillametteVancouver, WA
Onsite

About The Position

Do you have an interest in Aquatics or Youth Development? Want to learn how to teach others how to swim? Are you a swimming enthusiast? Are you 16 or older? Become a Swim Instructor at the YMCA!

Requirements

  • Be at least 16 years old
  • Have the ability to commit to an entire session (4 weeks) of swim lessons consistently
  • Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification
  • Have strong understanding of swim stroke techniques
  • Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty
  • Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
  • Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
  • Swim Skills Assessment: 25 yards of each of the following: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly (or your best attempt), Side Stroke, Elementary Backstroke

Nice To Haves

  • Current certification not necessary - certification/training is available!

Responsibilities

  • Planning and teaching swim lessons using the YMCA Swim Lesson Curriculum
  • Recognizing and correcting strokes and skills using positive feedback
  • Communicating effectively with students and parents in a friendly, patient manner
  • Tracking and logging swim lesson participant skill progression
  • Keeping your skills fresh with Inservice Training
  • Being a positive role model for youths in your community
  • Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards

Benefits

  • Free Household Gym Membership
  • Free Group Fitness Classes
  • Free Pool Access
  • Free HydroMassage (for those over 18)
  • Program Discounts
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
  • Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
  • Build your Resume
  • Work with your friends
  • Engage with your community
  • Flexible working hours (part time - up to 30 hrs/week) based on your availability
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