Swim Instructor

YMCA•Readington Township, NJ

8d•$13 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for individuals, age 15+ to serve as group and private swim instructors. As a swim instructor, you develop important skills such as communication, leadership and responsibility that will serve you for a lifetime! This role offers part-time hourly work with a minimum of 5 hours per week, and full-time opportunities are also available. The position involves teaching the lifesaving skill of swimming to children and adults.

Requirements

Age 15+
Experience with kids and passionate about teaching children to swim
Ability to pass American Red Cross CPR Certification
Ability to complete our in-water skills assessment

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience is not necessary as comprehensive training is provided.

Responsibilities

Working with groups and individuals to help them achieve their swim-skill goals
Ensuring that lessons are conducted in accordance with the YMCA's internal lesson plans and policies
Setting and cleaning up equipment for lessons
Communicating with participants and their guardians about lesson progress and goals
Ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for the students to thrive in
Working collaboratively with aquatics staff, lifeguards, and supervisors to support overall pool operations and programming
Participating in staff training and in-service meetings
Supporting swim lesson instructors teaching to small groups, following established curricula
Monitoring participants to ensure safety and proper technique
Providing feedback and encouragement to participants to support their progress
Teaching swimming lessons to individuals or small groups, following established curricula
Providing one-on-one swim instruction tailored to the client's goals and skill level
Developing and implementing customized lesson plans to improve client abilities
Maintaining accurate scheduling of private and semi-private participants using scheduling system
Mentoring new instructors
Providing advanced swim instruction to clients, addressing specific goals and challenges
Mentoring Level I instructors, offering guidance and support on best practices
Managing a large book of clients and classes (12 hours minimum/week part-time, 24 hours minimum/week full-time during peak times of 3:30PM - 8:30PM weekdays and 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM weekends)
Facilitating staff trainings