Swim Instructor

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Scotch Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) savings plan participation

YMCA Retirement Fund participation

Free YMCA membership

Flexible schedules

Job training and career development

Job summary

Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA is seeking a part-time swim instructor to lead, instruct, and motivate students in swimming classes. You will follow YMCA guidelines, develop lesson plans, and help participants learn water safety.

Responsibilities include maintaining progress records, communicating with students and families, and ensuring a safe aquatic environment while delivering engaging lessons and adhering to national YMCA programs and schedules.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with people of all ages.
• No degree required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines and prepared lesson plans.
• Build effective, authentic relationships with students and parents.
• Convey information on aquatic programs and schedules to students and families.
• Maintain progress records and other required documentation.
• Provide safety in the aquatic environment and enforce class discipline and safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

People interaction

Job description

• Location 1340 Martine Ave.,Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076,United States
• Base Pay $18.03 / Hour
• Employee Type Part-Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE

Description

PROVIDE LIFESAVING LESSONS TO KIDS & ADULTS

Do you enjoy both swimming and teaching others? As a swim instructor at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, you will provide direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes. Swimming is a vital and lifesaving skill and this position helps community members learn to be safe when in or around water.

Essential functions of a swim instructor include: instruct swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly; build effective, authentic relationships with students and parents and help them connect with each other and the YMCA; convey information on aquatics programs and schedules and, as appropriate, refer students and parents to other programs; maintain records as required (progress reports, etc.); provide safety in the aquatic environment through sound teaching methods, maintenance of proper discipline and class control, and follow the recommended lesson plans for the program, established by national YMCA guidelines and the Aquatic Director, among other responsibilities.

Pay: The starting hourly rate is $18.03.

Benefits of working for the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA include: Participation in 403(b) savings plan and participation in the YMCA Retirement Fund (based on eligibility requirements); free YMCA membership; flexible schedules; job training and career development opportunities; a fun, friendly and inclusive work environment and more!

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Excellent communication skills - must be able to interact with people of all ages