SWIM INSTRUCTOR

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette; Sherwood (OR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Household Gym Membership

Free Group Fitness Classes

Free Pool Access

Program Discounts

Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

Opportunities for Growth/Leadership

Flexible working hours

Job summary

A regional community center is seeking Swim Instructors who are passionate about aquatics and youth development. Candidates should be at least 16 years old and willing to commit to a full session of swim lessons. Responsibilities include planning and teaching swim lessons, providing constructive feedback, and communicating with students and parents in a friendly manner. This role offers flexible working hours up to 30 hours a week, alongside perks like gym memberships and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Commit to a full session of swim lessons for 4 weeks.
• Strong understanding of swim strokes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach swim lessons using the YMCA curriculum.
• Provide positive feedback on strokes and skills.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents.

Skills

Swim stroke techniques

CPR/AED & First Aid Certification

Effective communication

Positive role modeling

Job description

Description

Do you have an interest in Aquatics or Youth Development? Want to learn how to teach others how to swim? Are you a swimming enthusiast? Are you 16 or older?

Become a Swim Instructor at the YMCA!

• Free Household Gym Membership
• Free Group Fitness Classes
• Free Pool Access
• Program Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
• Build your Resume
• Work with your friends
• Engage with your community
• Flexible working hours (part time - up to 30 hrs/week) based on your availability

What would you be doing?

• Planning and teaching swim lessons using the YMCA Swim Lesson Curriculum
• Recognizing and correcting strokes and skills using positive feedback
• Communicating effectively with students and parents in a friendly, patient manner
• Tracking and logging swim lesson participant skill progression
• Keeping your skills fresh with Inservice Training
• Being a positive role model for youths in your community
• Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years old
• Have the ability to commit to an entire session (4 weeks) of swim lessons consistently
• Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification*
• Have strong understanding of swim stroke techniques
• Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty
• Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
• Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
• Current certification not necessary - certification/training is available!

Swim Skills Assessment

25 yards of each of the following

• Freestyle
• Backstroke
• Breaststroke
• Butterfly (or your best attempt)
• Side Stroke
• Elementary Backstroke