Swim Instructor I & II
About The Position
The Swim Instructor I & II teaches swim lessons using the YMCA of the USA model under the supervision of the Aquatics Director. Instructors should have experience teaching swim lessons and enjoy working with people, especially children. The position requires active lifeguard certification, such as YMCA or Red Cross certification. Shifts vary and may include mornings, early afternoons, evenings, nights, and weekends. Instructors provide excellent member service, prepare and put away equipment, begin and end classes on time, teach an entire session, and communicate students’ progress to parents. They maintain attendance and skill-completion records, follow pool rules and emergency procedures, maintain student safety, incorporate all five YMCA program components into lessons, and participate in required safety drills and training. Instructors are expected to communicate with supervisors, maintain a professional manner, and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Experience teaching swim lessons.
- Active lifeguard certification, such as YMCA or Red Cross.
- Physically and verbally able to interact with members and staff.
- Ability to visually scan the pool.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at times.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Complete Child Abuse Prevention training within the first four weeks of employment.
- Respect in the Workplace (Sexual Harassment Prevention) training.
- CPR, First Aid, and O2.
Nice To Haves
- YMCA Swim Lessons (YSL) certification is preferred.
- WSI.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent member service and take initiative to help members achieve their goals.
- Report to the pool deck 15 minutes before scheduled shifts dressed in a bathing suit.
- Prepare equipment before class and store it promptly afterward; use equipment, pool space, and personal resources effectively.
- Start and end classes on time and commit to teaching for an entire session while keeping absenteeism to a minimum.
- Communicate children’s progress to parents on an ongoing basis.
- Follow pool rules and policies, remind students of rules and facilities at the first class, and know and implement emergency procedures.
- Maintain accurate attendance and updated skill-completion records; report students who miss three classes to the Aquatic Director.
- Record notes about each child’s strengths and areas for improvement as needed.
- Maintain control and safety of the class, watch all students, keep children using flotation devices within arm’s reach, and never turn away from the class.
- Use good judgment to meet the goals, needs, and interests of the YMCA, class, and individual students.
- Incorporate personal safety, water orientation/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 and attend required monthly and yearly in-service trainings.
- Listen actively to members to build relationships and understand their goals and interests.
- 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 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 and learn new skills and functions.
- YMCA career training programs.
- A healthy work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
