Swim Instructor - Downtown YMCA

YMCA of Greater Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Downtown YMCA is seeking part-time Swim Instructors to lead classes. Applicants should be energetic and certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid. Instructors play a vital role in teaching swimming skills and water safety while embodying YMCA core values.

Qualifications

• Must possess current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
• YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard certification preferred.
• Energetic, enthusiastic with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead swim lessons for participants of various ages.
• Teach swimming skills and basic water safety.
• Use various tools and techniques to instruct small groups.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching techniques

Education

Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications

YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard certification

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YMCA of Greater Richmond provided pay range

This range is provided by YMCA of Greater Richmond. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$14.00/hr - $14.00/hr

The Downtown YMCA is seeking part time swim instructors to lead swim lessons for program participants at our pool! This part time position starts at $14.00 per hour.

DUTIES for Swim Instructors

Swim Instructors should be enthusiastic and energetic, with strong interpersonal skills. We are looking for swim instructors who can work a variety of shifts with a variety of ages. Using a variety of tools and teaching techniques, swim instructors will work with small groups of students teaching swimming skills, basic water safety, and the YMCA core values.

QUALIFICATIONS For Swim Instructors

Swim instructors must have current CPR, AED and First Aid certifications. Current YMCA, American Red Cross Lifeguard, or Ellis and YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or WSI certifications are preferred but not necessary. If not currently certified, we will certify you!

Who we are

The YMCA of Greater Richmond stands committed to creating a work environment comprised of individuals from diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and national origins. We believe in nurturing the potential of all staff and are dedicated to the ongoing professional development of talent. We believe a diverse and inclusive work community is essential to fulfilling our mission of being open to all. The Y is a cause-driven organization focused on strengthening our community. The principles that guide us in our work are our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

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