SWIM INSTRUCTOR

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette; Clark (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym Membership

Group Fitness

Pool Access

HydroMassage (18+)

Program Discounts

Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Resume Building

Work with Friends

Community Engagement

Flexible Hours

Job summary

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to lead swim lessons for youth and adults in the Clark, SD area. You will plan and teach sessions, provide feedback on strokes, and communicate with families to support progression and safety.

The role offers flexible hours (up to 30 hrs/week) and opportunities to grow within the organization, with safety training provided as needed and a strong emphasis on community engagement.

Qualifications

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Commit to an entire 4-week session of swim lessons.
• Current CPR/AED & First Aid certification (or obtain within 30 days)
• Understand swim stroke techniques
• Pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty
• Must be able to respond swiftly in emergencies
• Observe participant activities and enforce safety rules
• Certification not required initially; training provided as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach swim lessons using YMCA curriculum.
• Recognize and correct strokes with positive feedback.
• Communicate with students and parents in a friendly, patient manner.
• Track and log lesson participant skill progression.
• Keep skills current with inservice training.
• Be a positive role model for youths in the community.
• Uphold YMCA policies and standards.

Skills

Swim instruction

Communication

Job description

Description

Do you have an interest in Aquatics or Youth Development? Want to learn how to teach others how to swim? Are you a swimming enthusiast? Are you 16 or older?

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Job Type

Part-time

Description

Do you have an interest in Aquatics or Youth Development? Want to learn how to teach others how to swim? Are you a swimming enthusiast? Are you 16 or older?

Become a Swim Instructor at the YMCA!

Why Should you apply?

• Free Household Gym Membership
• Free Group Fitness Classes
• Free Pool Access
• Free HydroMassage (for those over 18)
• Program Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
• Build your Resume
• Work with your friends
• Engage with your community
• Flexible working hours (part time - up to 30 hrs/week) based on your availability

What would you be doing?

• Planning and teaching swim lessons using the YMCA Swim Lesson Curriculum
• Recognizing and correcting strokes and skills using positive feedback
• Communicating effectively with students and parents in a friendly, patient manner
• Tracking and logging swim lesson participant skill progression
• Keeping your skills fresh with Inservice Training
• Being a positive role model for youths in your community
• Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards

Requirements

What do you need to qualify?

• Be at least 16 years old
• Have the ability to commit to an entire session (4 weeks) of swim lessons consistently
• Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification*
• Have strong understanding of swim stroke techniques
• Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty
• Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
• Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
• Current certification not necessary - certification/training is available!

Swim Skills Assessment

25 yards of each of the following

• Freestyle
• Backstroke
• Breaststroke
• Butterfly (or you best attempt)
• Side Stroke
• Elementary Backstroke

Salary Description

$17.13-$17.99 per hour