Dynamic Swim Instructor — Teach, Lead & Certify

Old Colony YMCA; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Colony YMCA is seeking a Swim Instructor at the Central Branch in Brockton, MA. The role involves teaching aquatic classes, maintaining safety, and promoting YMCA programs to members and participants.

Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, evaluating swimming levels, and ensuring accurate attendance records. Candidates must be at least 16, hold CPR/First Aid/AED/O2, and obtain YMCA Swim Certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age.
• Current CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2 certifications required.
• Lifeguard, YMCA Swim Certification and/or WSI preferred.
• YMCA Swim Certification must be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, courteous, safe service to all members, clients, and volunteers of the Y.
• Prepare lesson plans for assigned classes.
• Instruct assigned classes.
• Maintain communication with class participants and parents.
• Explain class and pool procedures to program participants.
• Evaluate swimming levels and prepare certificates.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain updated certifications as required by OCY.
• Keep accurate attendance and class records.
• Distribute and collect parent evaluations at assigned times with results given to Aquatic Coordinator.
• Actively recruit members for OCY.
• Promote YMCA values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility.
• Communicate program and membership promotions to participants and members.

Education

16+ years of age

CPR

First Aid

AED

O2

Lifeguard Certification

YMCA Swim Certification

WSI preferred

YMCA Swim Certification within 6 months

Job description

Old Colony YMCA is seeking a Swim Instructor at the Central Branch in Brockton, MA. The role involves teaching aquatic classes, maintaining safety, and promoting YMCA programs to members and participants.

Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, evaluating swimming levels, and ensuring accurate attendance records. Candidates must be at least 16, hold CPR/First Aid/AED/O2, and obtain YMCA Swim Certification within 6 months.