Part-Time Aquatics Instructor: Build Confident Swimmers

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina; Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina's Wilkes Family YMCA in Wilkesboro, NC is hiring a Part-Time Swim Instructor. You will deliver swimming lessons to children and adults using a provided curriculum, promote safety, and build confidence in the water.

The role requires organizing lessons, keeping records, and following all pool safety procedures. Certification requirements include YMCA Swim Instructor Certification or equivalent, CPR, AED, First Aid, and the ability to teach all major strokes.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older.
• YMCA Swim Instructor Certification, or equivalent (achieve within 90 days).
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications.
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards; knowledge of swim strokes.
• Desire to work with individuals of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Instructs private or group swimming lessons with prepared lesson plans.
• Builds relationships with students and parents; encourages involvement.
• Provides information on aquatics programs and schedules to students/parents.
• Maintains attendance and progress records as required.
• Attends staff meetings and training as scheduled.
• Follows YMCA policies, rules, and safety procedures including pool rules.
• Organizes and puts away class equipment; reports damaged equipment.
• Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.

Skills

Swim instruction

Class management

Customer service

Communication

Education

YMCA Swim Instructor Certification

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

AED

First Aid

Job description

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina's Wilkes Family YMCA in Wilkesboro, NC is hiring a Part-Time Swim Instructor. You will deliver swimming lessons to children and adults using a provided curriculum, promote safety, and build confidence in the water.

The role requires organizing lessons, keeping records, and following all pool safety procedures. Certification requirements include YMCA Swim Instructor Certification or equivalent, CPR, AED, First Aid, and the ability to teach all major strokes.