All-Ages Swim Instructor: Water Safety & Skill Coach

YMC; Fountain (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Family Membership

Program discounts

Generous retirement benefits - 12% as/

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

The YMCA of the Pikes Peak region is seeking an experienced Swim Instructor to teach children and adults water safety and swimming techniques, while maintaining constant supervision for safety in all sessions.

You will provide progress feedback to participants and families, organize equipment, and coordinate with staff to ensure a positive learning environment aligned with YMCA values.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16
• Current WSI or YMCA Swim Instructor or experience teaching swim lessons
• Proficient in swimming and safety skills
• Up to 6 months swim instruction experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to recognize students who may need assistance
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and remedy hazardous and dangerous situations
• Demonstrated ability to swim and tread water within Y-USA training guidelines
• Knowledge of swimming and ability to teach at all age groups and various levels
• Patience and the ability to communicate with all ages and levels of students, parents and caregivers, and other Y staff and volunteers

Responsibilities

• Provides swimming and water safety instruction to students of all ages and abilities
• Plans and implements program activities that is culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values
• Helps to create new approaches to serve the needs of program participants
• Adheres to YMCA program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards, and ensures consistency with evidence-based practices
• Maintains constant supervision of students, identifies students who need assistance, and supports students as necessary to ensure a positive learning environment
• Attends staff meetings and training
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies
• Maintains positive relationships with parents and caregivers and other staff. Models' relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions
• Provides participants and parents with on-going feedback regarding student’s progress
• Set up, take down, and organize class equipment. Report damage equipment to the supervisor
• Secure qualified substitute when necessary
• Act as a responder in case of injury, accident or illness in the pool area. Provide back-up coverage to lifeguards as needed (ex. crowd control)
• Maintain certifications
• Adhere to Association aquatic uniform policy
• Support and follow YMCA policies and decisions.

Skills

WSI certification

Teaching swim

Patience

Communication

Safety awareness

Treading water

Job description

The YMCA of the Pikes Peak region is seeking an experienced Swim Instructor to teach children and adults water safety and swimming techniques, while maintaining constant supervision for safety in all sessions.

You will provide progress feedback to participants and families, organize equipment, and coordinate with staff to ensure a positive learning environment aligned with YMCA values.