Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• YMCA V.6 Swim Lesson Instructor Certification OR an approved equivalent.
• CPR/AED for Red Cross (training available)
• First Aid
• Oxygen Administration (training available)
• Strong swimming proficiency and ability to demonstrate strokes.
• Excellent communication and child engagement skills.
• Work effectively under stress
• Work under specific instructions
• Make decisions and judgments
• Work well with people
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information
• Maintain pleasant attitude, inspire, unite, lead other staff members
• Operate pool equipment (vacuum, chemical tests)
• See, hear and speak clearly
• Pass red cross lifeguard swim test including swim 400 yards
• Demonstrate lifeguarding skills in accordance with Red Cross and YMCA standards
• Speak fluent English
• Read & write English
• Bend/stoop/twist

Responsibilities

• Providing safe, high-quality, engaging swim instruction in accordance with YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) standards and curriculum.
• Ensuring a positive member experience.
• Promoting youth development.
• Maintaining strict adherence to all YMCA Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) policies, including requirements associated with Presidium accreditation.
• Operating pool equipment (vacuum, chemical tests).
• Demonstrating lifeguarding skills in accordance with Red Cross and YMCA standards.