SWIM INSTRUCTOR

YMCA of Columbia Willamette•Vancouver, WA

30d•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