Aquatics & Safety - Swim Instructor (Bartlett Y)

YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit organization as a part-time Swim Instructor, dedicated to fostering a safe and nurturing environment for students of all ages. In this role, you'll provide essential swimming and water safety instruction while building positive relationships with students, parents, and caregivers. You'll play a vital role in promoting the potential of all participants through engaging program activities aligned with YMCA values. If you have a passion for teaching and a commitment to community service, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16 with CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide swimming and water safety instruction to students.
• Maintain constant supervision and ensure a positive learning environment.

Skills

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Swimming Instruction

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Patience

Education

YMCA Swim Instructor Certification or equivalent

Job description

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Aquatics & Safety - Swim Instructor (Bartlett Y)
Bartlett, TN

Part-time

AQUATICS & SAFETY - SWIM INSTRUCTOR (BARTLETT, TN)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The part-time Swim Instructor is responsible for maintaining constant supervision of students to ensure safety, creating positive, nurturing relationships with students, and building cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers. Promoting and supporting the potential of all students in the program and facilitating peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides swimming and water safety instruction to students of all ages and abilities.
• Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
• Helps to create new approaches to serve the needs of program participants.
• Adheres to 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 trainings.
• 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.
• Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Minimum age of 16.
• Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration certifications and child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent or ability to get certification.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize students who may need assistance.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and remedy hazardous and dangerous situations.
• Demonstrated ability to swim in shallow and deep water and tread water.
• Patience and the ability to communicate with all ages and levels of students, parents and caregivers, and other Y staff and volunteers.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Work schedules may vary per the Y’s hours of operation. Most Y’s are open 7 days a week:

Mon. – Fri. 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Sat. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sun. 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lift equipment and a small – to average – size child.
• Remain in the pool area at all times.
• Remain alert, with no lapses of consciousness, in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.
• Recognize distress signals.
• Support child or adult body weight in the water.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Remain in water ranging from 80-90 degrees for one to four hours.
• Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance, in normal and loud situations.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.