Swim Instructor I & II

YMCA of Greater Boston • Woburn, MA

13d • $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. The role requires experience teaching swim lessons, enjoyment of working with people—especially children—and active lifeguard certification, such as YMCA or Red Cross certification. Instructors teach scheduled classes, maintain participant safety and records, communicate with families and supervisors, follow pool policies and emergency procedures, and attend required trainings. Various shifts are available, including mornings, early afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

• Experience teaching swim lessons.
• Active lifeguard certification, such as YMCA or Red Cross certification.
• CPR, First Aid, and O2 training/certification.
• Child Abuse Prevention training within the first four weeks of employment.
• Respect in the Workplace (Sexual Harassment Prevention) training.
• Physically and verbally able to interact with members and staff.
• Ability to visually scan the pool.
• Ability at times to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• YMCA Swim Lessons (YSL) training/certification is preferred.
• WSI.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent member service and engage in active listening to understand members’ goals and interests and help them achieve those goals.
• 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; make effective use of equipment, pool space, and personal resources.
• Start and end classes on time and commit to teaching for the entire session while keeping absenteeism to a minimum.
• Communicate each child’s progress to parents on an ongoing basis.
• Follow pool rules and policies, explain rules and facility information at the first class, and know and implement emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate 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 areas for improvement.
• Maintain class control and safety by keeping watch over participants; keep children using flotation devices 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.
• Include all five program components in lessons: personal safety, water orientation and stroke development, water sports and games, rescue, and personal growth.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with supervisors.
• Participate in branch safety and quality drills.
• Attend required monthly and yearly in-service trainings.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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