Swim Instructor I & II

YMCA of Greater Boston • Boston, MA

10d • $18 - $22

About The Position

The Swim Instructor teaches swim lessons using the YMCA of the USA model under the supervision of the Aquatics Director. Instructors should have experience teaching swim lessons, enjoy working with people—especially children—and hold active lifeguard certification, such as YMCA or Red Cross certification. The position is hourly and non-exempt, with part-time shifts that may be available in the morning, early afternoon, evening, and on weekends.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent member service and work to exceed member expectations.
• Report to the pool deck 15 minutes before the scheduled shift, dressed in a bathing suit.
• Prepare equipment before class and put it away 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, keeping absenteeism to a minimum.
• Communicate each child’s progress to parents on an ongoing basis.
• Follow pool rules and policies, and introduce rules and practical information at the first class.
• Know and implement emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate class 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, keep watch over all participants, keep children using flotation devices within arm’s reach, and never turn away from the class.
• Use sound judgment and meet the goals, objectives, needs, and interests of the YMCA, the class, and individual students.
• Incorporate personal safety, water orientation and 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 training.
• Listen actively to members, build relationships, understand their goals and interests, and take initiative to help them achieve those goals.
• 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 of 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