Swim Instructor - Central
About The Position
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Swim Instructor teaches swim lessons in accordance with YMCA policies and Y-USA instructor training. The Swim Instructor builds relationships with swim lesson participants in beginner, intermediate, and advanced swim lesson sessions. Swim Instructor for Friday afternoons from 3:45-6:30 p.m. and Saturday morning sessions from 8:45-11:15 a.m. Additional shifts may be available based on program needs and instructor interest.
Requirements
- At least 15 years of age
- YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification preferred.
- Exhibits great communication and listening skills to work with staff and members, delivering a quality experience
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Completion of YMCA required training upon hire.
- Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and teach swim instruction to Y swim lesson participants, offering a variety of program activities depending on swimmer ability and swimming level.
- Maintain equipment inventory by selecting, storing, and issuing swim lesson equipment as needed.
- Evaluate individuals’ abilities, needs, and physical conditions, offering alternative movements and activities to accommodate and keep the class enjoyable.
- Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations about the Aquatic facility and swim lesson equipment to swim lesson participants.
- Monitor participant progress and administer feedback to swim lesson participants and/or families, through conversation and written materials.
- Track attendance of participants and manage group lessons of up to ten participants.
- Knows, reviews, and applies all safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies and procedures, responding to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA protocol.
- Attends all staff meetings and Inservice training to maintain skills, build connections with staff, and exchange ideas with others.
Benefits
- Frequent opportunities to make a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members.
- Free individual YMCA membership (<19 hours/week) with YMCA program discounts available
- Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked.
- Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child, while the employee is on site and working.
- Flexible schedules that work for YOU
- Something new and exciting to learn and work with every day.
- Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
