Swim Instructor
About The Position
As a key member of the Aquatics team, the Swim Instructor teaches youth and adults swimming techniques and pool safety. The role involves proactive communication and maintaining a safe pool atmosphere while preventing accidents. The position’s main purpose is to serve as a positive role model for members and create a character-developing atmosphere. The instructor is responsible for scheduled classes and shifts, arriving 15 minutes before class to set up and greet participants, and cleaning equipment and the pool deck after classes. The instructor must attend staff meetings and trainings as required by the Aquatics Director and uphold the YMCA’s mission through determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming behavior.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 15.
- Team player with personal commitment to the YMCA Mission, Philosophy, and Character Development Values.
- People-centered and service-oriented.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to swim and demonstrate strokes.
- Obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certifications within 90 days of employment.
- Able to remain alert, hear noises and distinguish distress signals, and continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
- Able to remain in the water for extended periods.
- Able to communicate verbally and project voice across a distance in normal and loud situations.
- Able to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
- 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
- Teach swimming techniques and pool safety to youth and adults.
- Communicate proactively and maintain a safe pool atmosphere while preventing accidents.
- Serve as a positive role model and create a character-developing atmosphere.
- Uphold the YMCA mission and demonstrate determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming behavior.
- Remain alert and teach with patience and a caring attitude.
- Be responsible for scheduled classes and shifts and follow substitute procedures.
- Arrive 15 minutes before class to set up and greet participants.
- Clean all equipment and the pool deck after classes.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by the Aquatics Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
