Swim Instructor

YMCA of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid certification training

Job summary

The YMCA of San Diego County is seeking a Swim Instructor to provide safe and engaging swim instruction in line with National Program and YMCA guidelines. You will deliver excellent customer service to members and participants, and training is available to help you grow in the role.

We offer paid certification training to hired candidates and support for ongoing professional development. Positions are available at multiple locations (Escondido, Point Loma, Spring Valley, Otay Mesa West) with

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age.
• Current YMCA Swim Lesson (YSL) Certification or American Red Cross WSI Certification (must obtain YSL within 6 months).
• Current CPR PRO/AED and must be from ARC, AHA or American Safety & Health Institute.
• Current First Aid certification and must be from ARC, AHA or ASHI.
• Current O2 certification and must be from ARC, AHA or ASHI.
• Experience instructing swim lessons preferred.
• Must pass written and practical skills exam prior to duty.

Responsibilities

• Enforces safety rules and follows discipline guidelines.
• Ensures practice time is sufficient for all students to learn skills.
• Follows skill progressions and covers appropriate information in time available.
• Recognizes and corrects improper strokes or skills with positive feedback.
• Communicates effectively with students in a patient, friendly manner.
• Administers First Aid and/or CPR as necessary.
• Reports hazards or problems to Director immediately.
• Educates participants regarding rules and regulations of pool area.
• Works effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values.
• Models the 4 Core Values in all responsibilities.
• Maintains visual and auditory awareness for incidents and emergency responses.
• Observes participants, enforces safety regulations, and applies policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

First Aid

Education

YSL/WSI certification

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

O2 certification

Job description

Overview

Swim Instructor

The Swim Instructor is responsible for providing adequate instruction within National Program and YMCA of San Diego County Guidelines. Provide excellent customer service to members and participants.

Not certified? No problem! GET CERTIFIED AT THE Y!

• We offer paid certification training to candidates who have been hired!

For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)

Hiring Locations:

North County –Escondido YMCA - A Campus for Community Well-Being (Escondido) - Must be available on weekdays from 3:30pm-5:30pm, Thu from 1:30pm-5:30pm, and Sat from 8am-1pm

Coastal –Ryan Family YMCA (Point Loma) - Must be available for afternoons - Tue & Thu are preferred

East County –McGrath Family YMCA (Spring Valley/Rancho San Diego) - Must be available on weekdays from 3pm-7pm

South County – Border View Family YMCA (Otay Mesa West) - Must be available middays from 10am-3pm

If you do not see the location you are looking for in the list above, that is because the location is not currently hiring for this position.

Responsibilities

• Instructor enforces safety rules and follows appropriate discipline guidelines
• Instructor ensures that practice time is sufficient for all students to learn skills
• Instructor follows logical skill progressions, and covers appropriate amount on information in time available
• Instructor recognizes and corrects improper strokes or skills using positive feedback
• Instructor communicates effectively with students in a patient, friendly manner
• Administer First Aid and/or CPR as necessary
• Report any hazards or problems to Director immediately
• Educates participants regarding rules and regulations of pool area
• Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values
• Models the 4 Core Values in all aspects of position responsibilities
• Visual and auditory ability to critical incidents, and the physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
• Ability to adequately observe participant’s activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age
• Current YMCA Swim Lesson (YSL) Certification or American Red Cross WSI Certification (must obtain YSL within 6 months)
• Current CPR PRO/AED and must be from one of the following certifying organization: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
• Current First Aid certification and must be from one of the following certifying organization: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
• Current O2 certification and must be from one of the following certifying organization: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
• Experience instructing swim lessons preferred
• Must pass written and practical skills exam prior to duty

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego CountyOffice of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Pay Range

USD $19.69 - USD $21.66 /Hr.