Swim Instructor

YMCA of Greater Boston•Waltham, MA

26d•$18 - $22•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. Instructors should have experience teaching swim lessons and enjoy working with people, especially children, as many lesson opportunities involve children. This is a non-exempt, hourly position.

Requirements

Experience teaching swim lessons.
Be physically and verbally able to interact with members and staff.
Be able to scan the pool visually.
Be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Complete Child Abuse Prevention training within the first four weeks of employment.
Complete Respect in the Workplace (Sexual Harassment Prevention) training.
CPR, First Aid, and O2 certifications.

Nice To Haves

YMCA Swim Lessons (YSL) training is preferred.
WSI.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent member service and 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; use available equipment, pool space, and personal resources effectively.
Start and end classes on time.
Commit to teaching for an entire session and keep absenteeism to a minimum.
Communicate children’s progress to parents on an ongoing basis.
Follow pool rules and policies, and review rules and facilities such as bathrooms during the first class.
Know and implement emergency procedures.
Maintain accurate class attendance and updated skill-completion records using required forms; report students who miss three classes to the Aquatic Director.
Note each child’s strengths and weaknesses as needed.
Maintain class control and safety, watch all participants, keep children using flotation devices within arm’s reach, and never turn away from the class.
Use good judgment and meet the goals, objectives, needs, and interests of the YMCA, the class, and individual students.
Incorporate all five program components into each lesson: personal safety, water orientation and stroke development, water sports and games, rescue, and personal growth.
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 support their achievement.
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 benefits package.
Vacation and sick time; part-time employees receive sick time.
Leadership development in a caring, challenging, and diverse working environment.
Opportunities to learn new skills and functions.
YMCA career training programs.
Healthy work/life balance.