Swim Instructor

Santa Monica Family YMCA; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Santa Monica Family YMCA is seeking a Swim Instructor responsible for ensuring safety and instructing swim lessons. You will need to demonstrate strong swimming skills and effectively communicate with participants.

Candidates must have a current YMCA Swim Lesson Certification or equivalent, CPR certification, and be at least 18 years old. This role demands physical capability to perform various aquatic tasks in a dynamic environment.

Join us to promote swimming skills and safety at our aquatic center!

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age required.
• Experience instructing swim lessons preferred.
• Current CPR PRO/AED certification from recognized organizations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety rules and follow discipline guidelines.
• Ensure practice time suffices for students to learn skills.
• Administer First Aid and CPR as necessary.

Skills

Swimming instruction

First Aid

CPR

Communication

Teamwork

Education

YMCA Swim Lesson Certification or American Red Cross WSI Certification

18 years of age

Job description

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Enforce safety rules and follows appropriate discipline guidelines
• Ensure that practice time is sufficient for all students to learn skills
• Follow logical skill progressions, and covers appropriate amount on information in time available
• Recognize and correct improper strokes or skills using positive feedback
• Communicate effectively with students in a patient, friendly manner
• Administer First Aid and/or CPR as necessary
• Report any hazards or problems to Director immediately
• Educate participants regarding rules and regulations of pool area
• Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values
• Model 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 18 years of age
• Current YMCA Swim Lesson (YSL) Certification or American Red Cross WSI Certification (must obtain YSL within 6 months)
• Experience instructing swim lessons preferred
• Must pass written and practical skills exam prior to duty
• Current CPR PRO/AED and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, squat, kneel, and bend for extended periods while on duty.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs safely.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
• Have sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform the essential functions and program activities.
• Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The aquatic center's temperature can fluctuate depending on the pool and may range from cool to warm.