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Swim Lesson Instructor

Greater Philadelphia YMCAPennsburg, PA
Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for individuals, age 15+ to serve as swim instructors or aides. As a swim instructor or aide you develop important skills such as communication, leadership and responsibility that will serve you for a lifetime! You will provide a safe environment that allows members and participants to learn to swim, encourage and support students to provide an enjoyable aquatics experience, evaluate swimming skills, complete progress reports for each session, and complete communications for parents. You will also participate as a part of the aquatics staff team in providing a safe and enjoyable environment and attend staff meetings and trainings as required. You can expect support from an amazing team, opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA, and to be a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger.

Requirements

  • Age 15+
  • Experience with kids and passionate about teaching children to swim
  • Ability to pass American Red Cross CPR Certification
  • Ability to complete and pass our in-water skills assessment

Responsibilities

  • Provide a safe environment that allows members and participants to learn to swim
  • Encourage and support students to provide an enjoyable aquatics experience
  • Evaluate swimming skills; complete progress reports for each session; complete communications for parents
  • Participate as a part of the aquatics staff team in providing a safe and enjoyable environment
  • Attend staff meetings and trainings as required

Benefits

  • Summer Retention Bonus: Support a safe and successful pool season—team members who work 300 hours between Memorial Day and Labor Day will earn a $500 bonus!
  • Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs

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