Swim Instructor - Parker Hannifin YMCA

YMCA of Greater Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Swim Instructor to join their team. This role involves planning and delivering engaging swim lessons while ensuring participant safety and adherence to guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess strong public speaking skills and a customer service orientation, fostering positive interactions with participants and their families. Enjoy the benefits of a free YMCA membership, employee discounts, and comprehensive health benefits. If you're enthusiastic about teaching and making a difference in your community, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on YMCA programs

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Retirement plan with 8% contribution

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Must have CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
• At least 6 months of swim instructor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging swim instruction to participants.
• Maintain participant safety and adhere to YMCA guidelines.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Swim instruction

Education

CPR and First Aid certification

Current swim instructor certification

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At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe, and healthy programs and services in our community.

Swim instructors plan and deliver effective, engaging swim instruction, using the Y of the USA swim curriculum, in a designated program area for YMCA members, program participants, and non-members. A successful candidate must be knowledgeable, punctual, professional, and enthusiastically interact with class participants.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate skills and explain them clearly to class members.
• Plan each teaching class and instruct at the appropriate skill and age level for the class.
• Observe all YMCA attendance and safety rules when teaching classes.
• Maintain positive rapport with participants and parents of participants.
• Conduct classes in accordance with YMCA of Cleveland standards and guidelines.
• Responsible for participant safety and understands emergency procedures.
• Evaluate swimming skills and place participants in appropriate class.

Experience

• Demonstrated public speaking ability and customer service orientation towards individuals and groups of people.
• At least 6 months of instructor experience in designated aquatic area preferred.

Certification(s) & Requirements

• CPR and First Aid certification and Safety training required within 90 days of hire.
• Current swim instructor (WSI or YSI) certification preferred prior to hire, or must be obtained within the first 90 days of hire.

Benefits

• A free membership to your local YMCA and discounts on YMCA programs, including childcare (note: part-time positions do not include childcare discounts).
• Additional employee discounts at various local establishments.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Plan, and a retirement plan with 8% contribution by YMCA of Greater Cleveland, plus paid vacation.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Non-profit Organizations