Swim Instructor: Safe, Engaging Lessons for All Ages

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Port Charlotte (FL); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Southwest Florida is seeking a Swim Instructor to provide private or group swim lessons to children and adults, following YMCA standards and program requirements. Under supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator/Director, you promote safety and positive learning in all classes.

Responsibilities include instructing and evaluating students, submitting reports on time, attending mandatory trainings, and upholding high customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in swimming strokes and ability to instruct and demonstrate in group or individual sessions.
• Ability to perform life-saving techniques if necessary.
• Background screening compliance as required by the Association.
• Self-starter with high energy and a positive attitude.
• Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke-free workplace policy.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
• Ability to lift equipment and a small to average-sized child.

Responsibilities

• Instructs all swim lesson participants.
• Ensures safety of participants in their class.
• Adheres to class times and remains after to answer questions and clean up supplies.
• Instructs and evaluates students in swim lessons.
• Submits completed report cards, skills sheets and attendance on time.
• Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions.
• Maintains professional appearance and high customer service standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned and attends scheduled staff meetings.
• Utilizes time clock and reports corrections to supervisor promptly.
• Upholds staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols.

Skills

Swim instruction

Group & private lessons

Lifesaving skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Energy & motivation

Safety protocol adherence

Background screening compliance

Job description

YMCA of Southwest Florida is seeking a Swim Instructor to provide private or group swim lessons to children and adults, following YMCA standards and program requirements. Under supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator/Director, you promote safety and positive learning in all classes.

Responsibilities include instructing and evaluating students, submitting reports on time, attending mandatory trainings, and upholding high customer service standards.