Swim Instructor

YMCA of Greater Louisville • Louisville, KY

4d • $12 - $12 • Onsite

About The Position

As a key member of the Aquatics team, the Swim Instructor teaches youth and adults swimming techniques and pool safety. The instructor communicates proactively and maintains a safe pool atmosphere while preventing accidents. The role provides a positive role model for members and creates a character-developing atmosphere.

The YMCA of Greater Louisville is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The organization is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Be at least 15 years old.
• Be a team player with a personal commitment to the YMCA Mission, Philosophy, and Character Development Values.
• Be people-centered and service-oriented.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be able to swim and demonstrate swimming strokes.
• Obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certifications within 90 days of employment.
• Be able to remain alert, hear noises and distinguish distress signals, continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision, and communicate verbally across distance in normal and loud situations.
• Be able to remain in the pool for extended periods and perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
• Be able to lift 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• YMCA Youth Swim Lesson Instructor experience; training will be provided.
• Previous lifeguard experience; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the mission of the YMCA and demonstrate a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
• Remain alert and distinguish distress signals.
• Teach with patience and a caring attitude.
• Communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
• Remain in the water for long periods of time.
• Be responsible for scheduled classes and shifts, and follow appropriate substitute procedures.
• Arrive 15 minutes before class to set up and greet participants.
• Clean up equipment and the pool deck after classes.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by the Aquatics Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED