Swim Instructor

Greater Somerset County YMCA; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation

10% Discount on most programming

Access to leading retirement programs

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive community for all backgrounds

Job summary

A community-focused YMCA in New Jersey is seeking a Swim Instructor to teach swimming and water safety to members. The role involves creating a safe and welcoming environment while delivering high-quality swim lessons. Candidates must acquire essential certifications upon hire, including YSL/WSI and CPR/AED. Benefits include free membership access, discounts on programming, and a strong commitment to professional development. Join a dedicated team that values inclusivity and community support.

Qualifications

• YSL and/or WSI certification (to be obtained upon hire).
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications (to be obtained upon hire).
• Blood borne Pathogens certification (to be obtained upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and instructional environment.
• Teach students about swimming and water safety.
• Engage with members in a professional manner.

Skills

Customer service

Water safety

Swimming techniques

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million. The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org

General Function: The Swim Instructor serves members through Swim Lessons and builds relationships with members and program participants through effective and positive customer service while providing a safe instructional environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, instructional, and supportive environment.
• Teaches students the principles of correct stroke, water safety, and swimming endurance.
• Teaches group classes to preschool and school aged children.
• Develops appropriate introduction to a variety of water sports/activities.

General

• Engages all members/participants in a professional and courteous manner, greets and learns members’ names and calls them by their names.
• Listen and be accessible to all members for questions and comments.
• Follow-up as needed.
• Engages members on new classes, new changes, etc.
• Maintains proper functioning/cleanliness and/or reports malfunctioning of the water area/equipment to supervisor.
• Redirects members on cell phones to front lobby.
• Adheres to and incorporates the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and educates members about the YMCA mission and goals.
• Complies with all Somerset Hills YMCA Policies and Procedures.
• Attends trainings, seminars and meetings as required.

Other Duties

• Arrives to work five (5) minutes before shift starts.
• Wears appropriate and professional uniform/attire.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• YSL and/or WSI certification (obtain upon hire).
• CPR/AED and First Aid (obtain upon hire).
• Current Blood borne Pathogens certification (obtain upon hire).
• SH YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Training within 30 days of hire.
• SH YMCA New Staff Orientation Training within 90 days of hire.

Benefits

• FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
• 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.