Swim Instructor - Jefferson County YMCA

City of Lincoln; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Savings

12% retirement fund after 1,000 hours

20% Tuition discount at Missouri Bapt.

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The Gateway Region YMCA in Missouri is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to deliver lessons per YMCA guidelines, with prepared plans and support for members and participants.

Responsibilities include building relationships, coordinating with volunteers and families, maintaining records, and following safety procedures; requires YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent and ability to demonstrate skills.

Qualifications

• YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent.
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• 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.

Skills

YMCA Swim Instructor certification

Job description

• Base Pay $16.00 - $18.00 / Hour
• Job Category Part Time, Seasonal
• Employee Type Part Time
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• 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 periods.
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide