Swim Instructor - Carondelet Rec Complex YMCA

YMC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Savings

Retirement fund of 12% per pay period

20% Discount on Missouri Baptist Univ.

Free individual membership to YMCA

Discounts on YMCA programs

Discounts on YMCA Childcare

Job summary

The Gateway Region YMCA in Missouri is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to deliver YMCA-guided swimming lessons and support members and program participants in achieving their goals.

You will maintain accurate attendance and progress records, reference program schedules, and follow emergency and safety procedures. You will train and supervise class aides and help manage class equipment, contributing to a safe, welcoming aquatic program.

Qualifications

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, with prepared lesson plans.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members or program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants and families connect with each other and the YMCA; and encourages parent or caregiver involvement.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers program participants and families to other programs.
• Maintains records as required (e.g., attendance, progress reports).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons per YMCA guidelines and planned lessons.
• Supports members and participants in achieving their goals.
• Maintains attendance and progress records.
• Reports equipment damage and ensures safety procedures are followed.
• Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.

Skills

Swim instruction

Customer service

Job description

Contact information

• Name Chris Seris
• Phone [phone]

Description

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly, and supports members and program participants in achieving their goals.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members or program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants and families connect with each other and the YMCA; and encourages parent or caregiver involvement.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers program participants and families to other programs.
• Maintains records as required (e.g., attendance, progress reports).
• 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.

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent.
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month period.
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide
• Discounts on YMCA programs
• Discounts on YMCA Childcare

Additional Information

• Specified Shifts Evenings & Saturday Mornings