Swim Instructor I & II

YMCA of Greater Boston • Reading, MA

12d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Swim Instructor teaches swim lessons using the YMCA of the USA model. Instructors should have experience teaching swim lessons and enjoy working with people, especially children, as many lesson opportunities are with children. Active lifeguard certification is required.

Requirements

• Active lifeguard certification, such as YMCA or Red Cross certification.
• CPR, First Aid, and O2 training/certification.
• Complete Child Abuse Prevention training within the first four weeks of employment.
• Complete Respect in the Workplace (Sexual Harassment Prevention) training.
• Be physically and verbally able to interact with members and staff.
• Be able to visually scan the pool.
• Be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

• YMCA Swim Lessons (YSL) training/certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent member service by exceeding member expectations.
• Report to the pool deck 15 minutes before the scheduled shift dressed 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.
• Commit to teaching for an entire session and keep absenteeism to a minimum.
• Communicate each child’s progress to parents on an ongoing basis.
• Follow pool rules and policies, and review rules and facility information with students 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 weaknesses as needed.
• Maintain control and safety of the class, watch all participants, keep children using flotation within arm’s reach, and never turn away from the class.
• Use good judgment and meet the goals, objectives, needs, and interests of the YMCA, the class, and individual students.
• Incorporate personal safety, water orientation and stroke development, water sports and games, rescue, and personal growth into each lesson.
• 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 the 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 in a caring, challenging, and diverse working environment.
• Opportunities to explore roles and learn new skills and functions.
• YMCA career training programs.

What This Job Offers

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