Swim Instructor - Paid Certification & Impactful Lessons

YMCA of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid certification training

Job summary

The YMCA of San Diego County is seeking a Swim Instructor to provide safe and engaging swim instruction in line with National Program and YMCA guidelines. You will deliver excellent customer service to members and participants, and training is available to help you grow in the role.

We offer paid certification training to hired candidates and support for ongoing professional development. Positions are available at multiple locations (Escondido, Point Loma, Spring Valley, Otay Mesa West) with

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age.
• Current YMCA Swim Lesson (YSL) Certification or American Red Cross WSI Certification (must obtain YSL within 6 months).
• Current CPR PRO/AED and must be from ARC, AHA or American Safety & Health Institute.
• Current First Aid certification and must be from ARC, AHA or ASHI.
• Current O2 certification and must be from ARC, AHA or ASHI.
• Experience instructing swim lessons preferred.
• Must pass written and practical skills exam prior to duty.

Responsibilities

• Enforces safety rules and follows discipline guidelines.
• Ensures practice time is sufficient for all students to learn skills.
• Follows skill progressions and covers appropriate information in time available.
• Recognizes and corrects improper strokes or skills with positive feedback.
• Communicates effectively with students in a patient, friendly manner.
• Administers First Aid and/or CPR as necessary.
• Reports hazards or problems to Director immediately.
• Educates participants regarding rules and regulations of pool area.
• Works effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values.
• Models the 4 Core Values in all responsibilities.
• Maintains visual and auditory awareness for incidents and emergency responses.
• Observes participants, enforces safety regulations, and applies policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

First Aid

Education

YSL/WSI certification

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

O2 certification

Job description

The YMCA of San Diego County is seeking a Swim Instructor to provide safe and engaging swim instruction in line with National Program and YMCA guidelines. You will deliver excellent customer service to members and participants, and training is available to help you grow in the role.

We offer paid certification training to hired candidates and support for ongoing professional development. Positions are available at multiple locations (Escondido, Point Loma, Spring Valley, Otay Mesa West) with