Swim Instructor (Berkeley Y)

YMCA ofthe East Bay; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading community organization dedicated to empowering youth and promoting health. As a swim instructor, you'll play a crucial role in teaching water safety and swimming skills to people of all ages. With flexible hours and comprehensive training, this part-time position is perfect for students and retirees alike. Enjoy the satisfaction of making a difference in your community while gaining valuable experience. Embrace the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values diversity and offers perks like a free YMCA membership. Dive into this rewarding role today!

Benefits

Free YMCA membership

On the job training

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old with CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Ability to swim in shallow water is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim classes to individuals of all ages.
• Provide in-service training and develop class management strategies.

Skills

Swimming

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Class Management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The YMCA of the East Bay, one of the largest YMCAs in the country, is looking for lifeguards for the Berkeley YMCA in Berkeley, CA. The Berkeley YMCA has 2 indoor pools, including a 7 lane lap pool, open year round.

The mission of the YMCA of the East Bay is: To empower youth, advance health and strengthen communities.

For more information about the Y, visit www.ymcaeastbay.org.

Job Description

This is a great part-time job for students, retirees, and everyone in between who likes the water and working with kids. Our swim instructors teach people of all ages (infants through adults) how to be comfortable and safe in the water with the goal to increase water competency in our community. We provide ample in-service training to hone instructors’ swimming knowledge and technical skill as well as developing class organization and management strategies. Applicants need not be highly proficient swimmers themselves as long as they are open to learning on job and can swim the following basic requirements in shallow water:

We are currently looking for swim instructor applicants withongoingavailability forat least oneof the following session blocks:

• Mondays/Wednesdays, 4:15-7:00 or 4:15-7:45pm
• Tuesdays/Thursdays, 4:15-7:00 or 4:15-7:45pm
• Saturdays, 10:00am-2:00pm

Compensation:
$20.50-$21.50/hour DOE
On the job training
Free YMCA membership!

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for Swim Instructors:

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer (within 90 days of hire)
• Standard First Aid (within 90 days of hire)
• Demonstrated ability to swim in shallow water(YMCA Minnow or ARC Level 4 Swimming Level)

Additional Information

We strive to build a staff team that reflects the broad diversity of our community. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

You can apply directly for this position here:https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/YOU1010YMCAE/JobBoard/88cbfbf4-7090-43f2-847e-6e6f480acf71/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=a0bb3ba7-c1b4-4381-a2b6-8c11f0f11ec9