SWIM INSTRUCTOR

YMCA of Columbia Willamette•Vancouver, WA

116d

About The Position

Swim Instructors plan and teach swim lessons using the YMCA Swim Lesson Curriculum. They recognize and correct strokes and skills using positive feedback, communicate with students and parents in a friendly and patient manner, and track participants’ skill progression. Instructors keep their skills current through in-service training, serve as positive role models for youth in the community, and uphold YMCA policies and standards. The position offers flexible part-time hours of up to 30 hours per week, based on availability. Instructors must commit consistently to an entire four-week session of swim lessons. Current certification is not necessary; certification and training are available.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years old.
Commit consistently to an entire four-week session of swim lessons.
Possess, or obtain within 30 days, current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
Have a strong understanding of swim stroke techniques.
Pass a written and physical assessment before beginning duties.
Have the visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations.
Be able to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures.
Complete a swim skills assessment: swim 25 yards each of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly (or best attempt), side stroke, and elementary backstroke.

Responsibilities

Plan and teach swim lessons using the YMCA Swim Lesson Curriculum.
Recognize and correct strokes and skills using positive feedback.
Communicate effectively with students and parents in a friendly, patient manner.
Track and log swim lesson participants’ skill progression.
Keep skills current through in-service training.
Be a positive role model for youth in the community.
Uphold YMCA policies and standards.