Diverse Abilities Swim Instructors (Part-time)

Sewickley Valley YMCA; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Outstanding retirement program

Job summary

Sewickley Valley YMCA is seeking a Diverse Abilities Swim Instructor to provide direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for swimming students with diverse abilities.

You will teach according to YMCA standards, maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment, and help swimmers gain confidence, safety, and skills in the water. This position requires working with children with special needs and offers a $15/hour starting wage with a free YMCA membership while employed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with diverse abilities.
• Ability to demonstrate swim instruction skills, including four strokes in good form.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent preferred.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid certifications are a plus.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swim lessons aligned with YMCA standards
• Create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment
• Motivate and support swimmers with diverse abilities
• Demonstrate and teach proper swimming techniques
• Uphold and model YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility

Skills

Diverse abilities

Swim instruction

Stroke technique

YMCA certification

CPR

First Aid

Clearances required

Tools

YMCA Swim Instructor certification

Job description

About this position

The YMCA is a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. As the nation's longest-standing provider of swim lessons, the Y plays a vital role in promoting water safety and skill development.

We are currently seeking a Diverse Abilities Swim Instructor to provide direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes designed for individuals with diverse abilities.

Experience working with children with special needs is a must

Position Responsibilities

• Instruct swim lessons aligned with YMCA standards
• Create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment
• Motivate and support swimmers with diverse abilities
• Demonstrate and teach proper swimming techniques
• Uphold and model YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility

Schedule & Availability

• Mondays 5-6 p.m.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Required experience working with children with diverse abilities
• Ability to demonstrate swim instructor skills, including 4 of the 6 strokes in good form per YMCA standards
• Preferred: YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent
• Certifications a plus:
  • CPR for the Professional Rescuer
  • Basic First Aid
• Ability to perform physical tasks required for swim instruction

Compensation

• $15/hour to start - experience working with children with special needs is a must

Join our team and make a meaningful impact by helping individuals of all abilities gain confidence, safety, and skills in the water.

- Healthy, friendly, team-oriented workplace.

- Outstanding retirement program.

- FREE YMCA membership for the employee while actively working.

All positions require the ability to obtain PA State Police, PA Child Abuse History, FBI Fingerprint and National Sex Offenders Registry Clearances. If you do not have current clearances the Y will help you obtain them. Free clearances are based on a six-month retention.

The Sewickley Valley YMCA is a drug free workplace and is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

The Sewickley Valley YMCA is a smoke-free, vape-free, alcohol-free and drug-free environment.

Salary Information

$15 - $15Hourly Wage