Swim Instructor - Wildwood YMCA
About The Position
Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly, and supports members and program participants in achieving their goals. Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members or program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants and families connect with each other and the YMCA; and encourages parent or caregiver involvement. Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers program participants and families to other programs. Mains records as required (e.g., attendance, progress reports). 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.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent.
- Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
Responsibilities
- Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly
- Supports members and program participants in achieving their goals
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members or program participants, and colleagues
- Helps participants and families connect with each other and the YMCA
- Encourages parent or caregiver involvement
- Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules
- Refers program participants and families to other programs
- Maintains records as required (e.g., attendance, progress reports)
- 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
Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Savings
- Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month period.
- 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
- Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide
- Discounts on YMCA programs
- Discounts on YMCA Childcare
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
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Education Level
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