Swim Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a dedicated Swim Instructor to join the Aquatics team in Palatine, IL. You will deliver both group and private swim lessons, uphold YMCA standards for curriculum, safety, and certifications, and foster a welcoming environment for participants, members and guests.

You will maintain your swim instructor certification along with CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen Administration, and participate in quarterly in-service trainings to ensure readiness and high

Qualifications

• Must hold current YMCA Swim Lessons or ARC Water Safety Instructor certification.
• CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen certification required or through YMCA Aquatics Academy training.
• Demonstrates passion for teaching diverse youth and delivering high-quality instruction.
• Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies and ensure swimmer safety.

Responsibilities

• Implements YMCA swim curricula for various levels and populations.
• Prepares progressive lesson plans and maintains attendance and progress records.
• Enforces aquatic rules and ensures safety during classes and activities.
• Assists lifeguards and responds to injuries or emergencies as needed.
• Attends all trainings and staff meetings and maintains certifications.

Skills

Swim instructor certification

CPR

First Aid

AED

Oxygen administration

Youth instruction

Job description

Job Summary

The Swim Instructor is an essential member of the Aquatics team, responsible for delivering both group and private swim lessons to participants. They ensure that the curriculum, instructional quality, safety, certifications, and other requirements meet YMCA standards. The role focuses on providing an exceptional experience for each swimmer and fosters a safe, welcoming environment that supports the physical and emotional well-being of program participants, members, and guests. The Swim Instructor upholds and maintains their swim instructor certification, along with certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen Administration. Swim Instructors must also consistently participate in quarterly in-service training sessions to ensure the highest level of competency and readiness.

Job Summary

The Swim Instructor is an essential member of the Aquatics team, responsible for delivering both group and private swim lessons to participants. They ensure that the curriculum, instructional quality, safety, certifications, and other requirements meet YMCA standards. The role focuses on providing an exceptional experience for each swimmer and fosters a safe, welcoming environment that supports the physical and emotional well-being of program participants, members, and guests. The Swim Instructor upholds and maintains their swim instructor certification, along with certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen Administration. Swim Instructors must also consistently participate in quarterly in-service training sessions to ensure the highest level of competency and readiness.

Scope Of Responsibilities

• Effectively implements YMCA swim curricula for various levels and populations depending on class needs as outlined by the standards of the YMCA.
• Prepares progressive lesson plans to enhance the experience of program participants.
• Prepares reports and maintains records, including attendance records, skills sheets, progress reports, and monthly Certificates of Achievement.
• Enforces aquatic rules and policies by maintaining constant surveillance of class participants by not turning their back to the class.
• Acts as a secondary responder in case of injury, accidental, or illness in pool area and provides backup to lifeguards as needed in emergencies and crowd control.
• Reports injuries and completes required forms.
• Sets up the facility or equipment, and stores equipment upon completion of class. Immediately notify the supervisor of any broken equipment or unsafe aspects of the pool.
• Attends all in-service trainings and staff meetings as scheduled by supervisor or center leadership.
• Maintains job-related certifications and documents completion of certifications in the HR information system
• Supports the mission and vision of the YMCA as assigned
• Provides leadership to other team members (Level 3)

Child Abuse Prevention

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
• Supports the YMCA’s commitment to inclusion of all members as required by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Job responsibilities may include implementing program modifications for persons with cognitive, behavioral or physical disabilities, including but not limited to the injection of medical glucagon to members with Type 1 diabetes in emergency situations. Appropriate training and development will be provided to YMCA team members based on your role and responsibilities.

Minimum And Preferred Requirements Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Current certification YMCA Swim Lessons or ARC Water Safety Instructor, CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen certification or must successfully complete the YMCA’s Aquatics Academy training program resulting in certification.
• Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide a high-quality of instruction using age-appropriate practices
• Physical mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200 lb. person.
• Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers.
• Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aide effectively.
• Demonstrates evidence of YMCA Team competencies in previous experience or practice
• Meets physical qualifications required for certification in job