Swim Instructor

West Suburban YMCA; Newton Corner (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Inclusive, fun and welcoming culture

Job summary

The West Suburban YMCA in Newton Corner, MA is seeking experienced Swim Instructors to join our team at Church St and Wells Ave locations. Starting pay at $15.50 per hour, dependent upon experience, certifications and education.

As a Swim Instructor you will provide direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes, maintain a safe environment, keep records, and uphold YMCA policies. This is a role that values inclusivity, teamwork, and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 15.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
• Must be able to demonstrate all strokes and swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard, or equivalent preferred.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swim lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, maintaining safe environment and following pool rules.
• Builds relationships with students and parents; encourages parent involvement and volunteers.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules; refers to other programs as appropriate.
• Maintains attendance and progress records.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and completes incident/accident reports.
• Organizes and puts away class equipment; reports damaged equipment.
• Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
• Willing to accept additional duties as needed.

Education

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

AED

Basic First Aid

Emergency Oxygen

YMCA Swim Instructor certification

Job description

The WSYMCA is seeking experienced Swim Instructors to join our team at our Church St and Wells Ave locations! Starting pay at $15.50, dependent upon experience, certifications and education.

FREE MEMBERSHIP! INCLUSIVE, FUN AND WELCOMING CULTURE! SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL TEAM MEMBERS THRIVE!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Instructs swim lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines (i.e. keeping swimmers safe, challenged, and actively engaged, maintain a safe swimming environment, and enforcing pool rules & policies), having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• 2. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourage parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• 3. Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules; and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
• 4. Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.)
• 5. Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• 6. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports, as necessary.
• 7. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• 8. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
• 9. Willingness to accept responsibilities and duties other than those assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Minimum age of 15.
• 2. Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
• 3. Must be able to demonstrate all stokes and swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• 4. Current American Red Cross Lifeguard, or equivalent preferred.
• 5. YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent preferred.

Physical Demands:

• 1. Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke technique.
• 2. Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.
• 3. Ability to swim and demonstrate all strokes and skills.

The West Suburban YMCA is a charitable organization that welcomes all by creating a community that hires individuals of any age, race, gender, religion, heritage, economic circumstance, or physical ability. We focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to ensure all children, adults and families are healthy, confident and connected.