Swim Instructor-Non Certified

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Eldridge (IA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Program discounts

Career development

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

EAP program

Retirement fund

Job summary

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is seeking a Swim Instructor to ensure safety and deliver high-quality swimming instruction following YMCA guidelines. You will evaluate student progress, document attendance and incidents, and prepare lesson plans for each session.

The role emphasizes patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to motivate young swimmers while communicating effectively with students and parents about progress and safety rules.

Qualifications

• Patience and enthusiasm are essential.
• Ability to motivate students to achieve swimming goals.
• Strong communication with students and parents regarding progress.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of all participants in and around the pool area.
• Follow YMCA Aquatic Program guidelines for all lessons.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback; complete attendance, progress, and accident reports.
• Prepare and follow lesson plans for each swim instruction lesson.
• Maintain and store teaching equipment; assist lifeguard during emergencies.

Skills

Patience

Enthusiasm

Motivate students

Effective communication

Job description

Morgan R., Swim Instructor says, "Swim instructions are rewarding to see the kids progress in confidence in the water. The kid's smiles and the parents' appreciation makes me feel needed."PAY RATE: $12.00/hrThe Swim Instructor is responsible for the safety in and around pool area and ensuring high quality swimming instruction following YMCA Aquatic Program guidelines. To be successful as a swim instructor, you should demonstrate patience and enthusiasm and be able to motivate students to accomplish their swimming goals. Ultimately, an exceptional swim instructor should be able to communicate effectively with students and ensure that all water safety rules are adhered to.Ensure safety of all participants.Follow the YMCA national guidelines for all swim lessons.Evaluate each student's performance during swim sessions and providing feedback, complete attendance, progress, and accident reports, and ensure that all swimming aids and equipment are in good working order.Prepare and follow lesson plans for each swim instruction lesson.Clean and store teaching equipment properly.Assist lifeguard on duty with any emergency situation in the aquatics area.Perks of working at the Y!Free individual YMCA membership! Discounts on programsCareer DevelopmentTuition AssistanceCompetitive WagesFlexible SchedulesFree Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ProgramY Retirement Fund: Y pays 12% after employee meets eligibility requirementsEligible to participate in 403B savings account through Y Retirement FundChild Care discount 25% (must work min 20 hrs/week to qualify); Summer Camp discountsWe are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and adheres to our mission. Prior Swim Lesson instruction experience preferred, but not required. Swim Instruction training also provided by YMCA. This position is open to candidates ages 16 and older.The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is a 4-star rated Charity Navigator employer for over 16 years. "Only 2% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 11 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley outperforms most other charities in America." - Charity Navigator. We have also been voted "Best in the QC" by Locals Love Us several years in a row.