Swim Instructor - Aquatics I
About The Position
Our Y is looking for outgoing Swim Instructors who enjoy teaching children and adults new skills, helping them achieve goals and preparing them for future success. In this role you will teach children and adults water acclimation and safety, water movement and stamina, and stroke development and mechanics. Each year our Y's teach thousands of people to swim and enjoy the water as a form of play and life-long exercise. If you're the right candidate for the job, you love teaching the joy of swimming to children and adults; you find satisfaction in helping others to learn and succeed; can command a class of 1-3 participants ages 3 and up through swim instruction; enjoy a fast-paced environment, and have the flexibility to teach multiple levels of instruction. You keep the safety of participants at the forefront of your work while teaching participants to thrive in an aquatic environment. You will also be teaching parent/child classes which can have 10 parent/child pairs (20 participants total).
Requirements
- 16 or more years of age
- Current swim instructor certification from a recognized organization (e.g. Y-USA)
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications
- Current Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification
- Demonstrated ability to assist children and others in the development of swimming skills.
- Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.
- Ability to teach skills to others.
- Ability to pass a swim competency test.
- Ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.)
- Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
Responsibilities
- Instructs swimming lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
- Assists with maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck and surrounding areas.
- Develops positive relationships with participants and parents encouraging involvement and identifying potential volunteers.
- Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
- Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Responds to emergency situations as needed. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
- Conveys basic information on YMCA programs and schedules to members and, as appropriate, refers members to other YMCA Total Health programs and/or staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
- Medical, Dental, vision, and Life Insurance
- Retirement with generous employer contributions
- Free access to mental health resources
- Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO)
- Full-time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
