Swim Instructor
About The Position
The Swim Instructor serves members through swimming sessions, building relationships with members and program participants through effective, positive customer service while providing a safe instructional environment. The role supports the Greater Somerset County YMCA’s mission and values and requires a professional, courteous approach with participants and colleagues. The instructor welcomes participants, learns and uses members’ names, listens and responds to questions and comments, follows up as needed, and communicates about new classes and changes. The role also includes maintaining the proper functioning and cleanliness of the aquatics area and equipment, reporting malfunctions to a supervisor, and redirecting members using cell phones to the front lobby. The instructor follows YMCA and Somerset Hills YMCA policies and procedures, attends required trainings, seminars, and meetings, arrives five minutes before each shift, and wears appropriate professional attire. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience teaching swim lessons.
- A proven track record of attracting and retaining new clients or participants.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- YSL and/or WSI certification.
- Current Blood Borne Pathogens certification.
- Complete SH YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Training within 30 days of hire.
- Complete SH YMCA New Staff Orientation Training within 90 days of hire.
- Demonstrate commitment to YMCA mission and values, inclusion, member and community service, relationship building, quality results, sound judgment, adaptability, and change.
Responsibilities
- Greet and say hello and goodbye to participants in the aquatics area; learn members’ names and address them by name.
- Listen and remain accessible to members for questions and comments, and follow up as needed.
- Engage members regarding new classes and changes.
- Maintain the proper functioning and cleanliness of the water area and equipment, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
- Redirect members using cell phones to the front lobby.
- Incorporate YMCA values and educate members about the YMCA mission and goals.
- Comply with Somerset Hills YMCA policies and procedures.
- Attend required trainings, seminars, and meetings.
- Arrive five minutes before the shift starts and wear appropriate professional attire.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free individual membership with access to any YMCA in the nation.
- 10% discount on most Greater Somerset County YMCA programming.
- Access to the Y Retirement Fund from the first day of employment.
- Professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion opportunities throughout the YMCA Movement.
- Supportive and inclusive community and access to Employee Resource Networks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
