Swim Instructor

Rhode Island Commerce; South Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to community strength through youth development and healthy living. In this part-time role, you will provide direct leadership and instruction in swimming classes, fostering a safe and engaging environment for students. You will be responsible for preparing lesson plans, maintaining records, and building authentic relationships with students and their families. This position offers flexible hours and training opportunities, making it a perfect fit for those passionate about aquatics and community service. Be part of a team that values caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate swim instructor skills per YMCA standards.
• Hold CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons and prepare lesson plans.
• Build relationships with students and parents.
• Maintain attendance and progress records.

Skills

Swim Instructor Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

AED Certification

Emergency Oxygen Certification

Education

YMCA Swim Instructor Certification

At least 16 years of age

Job description

• Location 165 Broad Rock Road,South Kingstown, RI, 02879,United States
• Base Pay $18.00 / Hour
• Job Category Aquatics, Part time
• Employee Type Code 3 - Part Time

Description

Position Summary: this position is part time and hours/schedules will vary, TRAINING PROVIDED!

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes.

Reports To : Aquatics Director

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen.
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent.
• At least 16 years of age.

Summary

YMCA of Greater Providence Team Standards:

• Know our mission and be able to tell our story.
• The mission of the YMCA of Greater Providence is to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, through programs, services and relationships that are based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Honor your colleagues by being on time, present and fully engaged at all times.
• If you disagree, propose a solution.
• Be accountable for results.
• A commitment to valuing and acting as one YMCA as evidenced by referring to ourselves as employees of the YMCA of Greater Providence.
• Display leadership that requires not only skill, but energy, passion, optimism and creativity.
• Build open and honest communication. Face to face, or voice to voice, is the preferred method of communication with email for information sharing only.
• Deliver exceptional service that is of high value. Build a positive staff team. Be friendly.