Swim Instructor - Fort Bend Family YMCA

Jimmy Jazz; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate swimming instructor to lead engaging lessons and foster a safe, positive environment for participants. This role emphasizes the importance of safety, effective communication, and the development of water skills tailored to individual needs. The ideal candidate will be committed to community values, ensuring that every participant has a rewarding experience while maintaining high standards of safety and engagement. If you have a love for teaching and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must maintain all required certifications and understand emergency procedures.
• Ability to provide effective feedback and create a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct swim lessons and develop swimming skills for participants.
• Create a safe and positive atmosphere for both participants and parents.

Skills

Leadership

Instruction

Motivation

Emergency Procedures

Communication

Education

Required Certifications

Job description

• Base Pay $13.50 / Hour
• Job Category Part Time
• Employee Type Part Time

Contact Information:

• Name: Krystal Smith
• Email: [e-mail]

Position Summary:

Provides leadership, instruction and motivation for participants in swimming lessons. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere promoting member safety and engagement, youth development and healthy living in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Knows and understands all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately and appropriately, in accordance with YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
• Maintains all required certifications, in accordance with YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
• Conducts swim lessons, as assigned, in accordance with YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
• Develops swimming and water safety skills using effective organizational patterns, observation, instructional floatation devices and teaching techniques, adjusting for each participant’s developmental needs.
• Creates a positive student experience by providing effective feedback, celebrating success, and encouraging progress.
• Creates a positive parent experience by providing a first day orientation, interacting before and after each lesson, giving constructive feedback and providing opportunities for at-home learning. Addresses parent concerns and communicates with aquatics leadership.
• Maintains accurate records of attendance and progress, as required by YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs daily equipment checks and reports damaged equipment. Prepares equipment prior to class start based on lesson plans. Organizes and puts away all equipment after use.
• Attends all staff meetings and trainings, as required by YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
• May be required to conduct private swim lessons, stroke development clinics, or other aquatics programs as needed.
• Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.
• Meets timelines and deadlines related to supporting systems and employee compliance, including Kronos Workforce Ready for review and approval of time sheets.

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective supportive working relationships with them. Supports