Swim Instructor

YMCA of the Jersey Shore; Freehold Township (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Freehold Family YMCA in Freehold, NJ is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to support youth development and safety in the pool.

You will lead swim lessons, maintain safe conditions, keep attendance and progress records, and follow all YMCA policies. Requires CPR/AED/First Aid within 3 months and YMCA Swim Instructor certification within 6 months. Minimum age 16.

Qualifications

• Current CPR, AED and First Aid certifications required or must be obtained within 3 months.
• Emergency Oxygen certification required within 3 months.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines using prepared lesson plans.
• Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas.
• Builds relations with students and parents to promote engagement with the YMCA.
• Maintains attendance and progress records; reports as needed.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings; follows policies and safety procedures.
• Completes incident and accident reports; reports equipment damage.
• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth; follows abuse reporting procedures.

Skills

Swim instruction

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Policy compliance

Parental engagement

Volunteer engagement

Education

CPR

AED

First Aid

Emergency Oxygen

YMCA Swim Instructor certification

Job description

This position is for the Freehold Family YMCA. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the pool deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, report cards, etc.)Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.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 damage equipment.Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth. Complete required abuse risk management training. Follow mandated abuse reporting procedures, including reporting suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.Minimum age of 16.Certifications: Professional rescuer CPR, AED, Basic Frist Aid, and Emergency Oxygen within 3 months.YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent within 6 months.Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.