Part-Time Swim Instructor – Build Skills & Community

YMC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Savings

12% retirement fund

Tuition discount at Missouri Baptist U

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The Gateway Region YMCA in St. Louis is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to deliver lessons per YMCA guidelines, with prepared lesson plans and supportive guidance to members and participants.

You will foster positive relationships, communicate program schedules, maintain records, follow safety procedures, and supervise class aides and volunteers, contributing to a safe, welcoming aquatics environment. Applicants must be 16+, hold YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent, and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent.
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly, and supports members and program participants in achieving their goals.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members or program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants and families connect with each other and the YMCA; and encourages parent or caregiver involvement.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers program participants and families to other programs.
• Maintains records as required (e.g., attendance, progress reports).
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.

Skills

Swim instruction

Relationship building

Record keeping

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Job description

The Gateway Region YMCA in St. Louis is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to deliver lessons per YMCA guidelines, with prepared lesson plans and supportive guidance to members and participants.

You will foster positive relationships, communicate program schedules, maintain records, follow safety procedures, and supervise class aides and volunteers, contributing to a safe, welcoming aquatics environment. Applicants must be 16+, hold YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent, and