Swim Instructor - Full Time

West Suburban YMCA • Newton, MA

14h • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The WSYMCA is seeking an experienced Full Time Swim Instructor to join their team. The organization offers a fun, inclusive environment where employees can grow in their YMCA career, along with a great benefits package including a 12% retirement contribution (once vested). Starting pay is $15.50, dependent upon experience, certifications, and education. The role provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 15.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
• Must be able to demonstrate all stokes and swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

Nice To Haves

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard, or equivalent preferred.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swim lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines (i.e. keeping swimmers safe, challenged, and actively engaged, maintain a safe swimming environment, and enforcing pool rules & policies), having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourage parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules; and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.)
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports, as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
• Willingness to accept responsibilities and duties other than those assigned.

Benefits

• Great benefits package, which includes a 12% retirement contribution (once vested).
• FREE MEMBERSHIP!
• INCLUSIVE, FUN AND WELCOMING CULTURE!
• SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL TEAM MEMBERS THRIVE!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees