Swim Instructor I & II

YMCA of Greater Boston•Charlestown, MA

10d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Swim Instructor I & II teaches swim lessons using the YMCA of the USA model under the supervision of the Aquatics Director. The instructor 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 role is part-time and hourly, with varied shifts that may include mornings, early afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Instructors provide a safe, engaging learning environment, maintain accurate class records, communicate student progress to parents, follow pool and emergency procedures, and incorporate all five YMCA swim lesson program components. They are expected to attend required safety drills and in-service trainings, maintain professional conduct, and provide attentive, relationship-focused member service.

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.
Respect in the Workplace (Sexual Harassment Prevention) training.
Ability to interact physically and verbally with members and staff.
Ability to visually scan the pool.
Ability at times to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods may be required.
Strong communication skills with members and supervisors.
YMCA Leader competencies include mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.

Nice To Haves

YMCA Swim Lessons (YSL) training/certification is preferred.
Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent member service and exceed member expectations.
Arrive on deck 15 minutes before the scheduled shift, dressed in a bathing suit.
Prepare equipment before class and store it promptly afterward; use available equipment, pool space, and personal resources effectively.
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, including reviewing rules and facility information with students during the first class.
Know and implement emergency procedures.
Maintain accurate attendance and updated 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 as needed.
Maintain class control and safety, keep watch over all students, keep children using flotation 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.
Attend required monthly and yearly in-service trainings.
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 up to 10%, subject to eligibility requirements.
Health, dental, and vision benefit package.
Vacation and sick time; part-time employees receive sick time.
Leadership development in a caring, challenging, and diverse work environment.
Opportunities to learn new skills and functions.
YMCA career training programs.
Healthy work/life balance.
$500 sign-on bonus for certified guards and instructors.