Swim Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 16 years of age (for Swim Instructor)
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen within 60 days of hire date (for Swim Instructor)
• YMCA Swim Instructor Certification or equivalent / Certification class coming in May (for Swim Instructor)
• Must demonstrate Swim Instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards (for Swim Instructor)
• Required to get Act 33, Act 34 and FBI clearances (for Swim Instructor)
• New Employee Orientation- YUSA, Mandated Reporter, and child abuse prevention training within 60 days of hire date (for Swim Instructor)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening (for Swim Instructor)
• Minimum age 15 years old (for Swim Instructor Assistant)
• Show proficiency in 4 of 6 strokes (front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, side stroke, butterfly and elementary backstroke) (for Swim Instructor Assistant)
• Good human relation skills (for Swim Instructor Assistant)
• Patient and able to recognize distress signals (for Swim Instructor Assistant)

Nice To Haves

• Student looking for a summer job
• No experience needed

Responsibilities

• Provide swimming and water safety instruction to students of all ages.
• Maintain effective, positive relationships with members and participants.
• Ensure a positive and enriching experience for all involved.
• Maintain constant supervision of students.
• Complete progress reports.
• Act as a role model for youth.
• Implement program activities with different age groups.
• Keep records up to date and accurate.
• Attend and participate in all training and in-service events as required.

Benefits

• health & dental insurance
• disability and life insurance
• a funded retirement plan
• paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO)
• a free YMCA membership
• discounted program fees including childcare
• a flexible work schedule