Swim Instructor: Empower Kids Through Safe Strokes

YMCA of Metro Atlanta; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to lead swimming lessons at the Dunwoody area facility. You will deliver YMCA-guided instruction, ensure student safety, and support families in achieving their aquatics goals.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, maintaining progress records, and collaborating with staff. Required certifications include YMCA Swim Instructor, CPR, AED, and First Aid with completion of the You-Culture training within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certifications required.
• Intro to the Y's Cause and Culture, Living our Cause & I Hear you.
• Service with Care e-learning within first 30 days.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Other YMCA duties as assigned.

Skills

Swim instruction

Child safety

Communication with families

Tools

YMCA Swim Instructor certification

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

AED

First Aid

Emergency Oxygen

Intro to the Y's Cause and Culture

Service with Care e-learning

Job description

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to lead swimming lessons at the Dunwoody area facility. You will deliver YMCA-guided instruction, ensure student safety, and support families in achieving their aquatics goals.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, maintaining progress records, and collaborating with staff. Required certifications include YMCA Swim Instructor, CPR, AED, and First Aid with completion of the You-Culture training within 30 days.