Part-Time Swim Instructor

YMCA of Dane County; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The YMCA of Dane County Sun Prairie location is seeking a dedicated swim instructor to provide safe, engaging aquatic classes for children, under the Aquatics Director. The role emphasizes quality instruction aligned with YMCA policies and member engagement.

Candidates must be at least 16, with preferred experience, and obtain Red Cross CPR/First Aid and Y safety trainings within stated timeframes; evening and Sunday shifts available, and a free YMCA membership is included.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Swim Instructor experience is preferred, but not required.
• Strong swim skills and knowledge of all swim strokes.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and motivating instruction based on class descriptions and feedback.
• Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, engage members and maintain program quality.
• Teach weekday evenings and Sundays as scheduled; adapt to changing lesson calendars.

Skills

Strong swimming skills

Knowledge of swim strokes

Student engagement

Safety-conscious

Job description

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*This job listing is for the Sun Prairie YMCA located at 1470 Don Simon Drive, Sun Prairie WI 53590*

The Sun Prairie YMCA is looking for dedicated, caring swim instructors who enjoy working with children to join our team. Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Swim Instructor provides safe and motivating aquatic instruction with an emphasis on member engagement in accordance with the mission, strategic plan, goals and all policies and procedures of the YMCA of Dane County, Inc. and the Y-USA Best Practices.Work for the YMCA of Dane County andreceive a free YMCA membership!

• Weekday evenings from 4:45pm-7:00pm
• Sundays 11:30am-2:45pm (during non-summer hours)
• Schedule changes every 7-8 weeks and you do not need to be available for every lesson day, but you will be expected to teach at least 1 morning/eveningeach session.

Job Requirements:

Must be 16 years of age.

Swim Instructor experience is preferred, but not required

Strong swim skills and basic knowledge of all swim strokes: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke and butterfly (is preferred)

Provides high quality, safe and motivating instruction based on class descriptions and feedback.

Possess or obtain within the indicated time frame the following certifications and keep all certifications current:

-Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid within 30 days of hire.

-Y Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, and Blood Borne Pathogen training required within 60 days of hire.

The YMCA of Dane County is an equal opportunity employer and we are committee to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, handicap, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable state law.