Swim Instructor — Safe, Engaging Lessons Leader

Old Colony YMCA; Stoughton, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Old Colony YMCA in Stoughton, MA is seeking a Swim Instructor to deliver aquatic lessons, plan classes, and maintain safety and records. You will wear identifiable attire, communicate with participants and parents, and promote YMCA values.

Must hold CPR, First Aid, AED and O2 certifications; Lifeguard and YMCA Swim Certification preferred; completion of YMCA lesson training within 6 months; 16+ age requirement.

Qualifications

• Must hold current CPR, First Aid, AED and O2 certifications.
• Lifeguard, YMCA Swim Certification and/or WSI preferred.
• Must complete 7 hours in-service YMCA Swimming Lesson Training.
• Need to acquire YMCA Swim Certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Wear appropriate aquatic attire including identifiable instructor shirt and bathing suit.
• Provide friendly, courteous, safe service to all members, clients, and volunteers of the Y.
• Prepare lesson plans for assigned classes.
• Instruct assigned classes.
• Maintain communication with class participants and parents.
• Explain class and pool procedures to program participants.
• Evaluate swimming levels and prepare certificates.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain updated certifications as required by OCY.
• Keep accurate attendance and class records.
• Distribute and collect parent evaluations at assigned times with results given to Aquatic Coordinator.
• Actively recruit members for OCY.
• Promote the values of the YMCA's Character Development of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Communicate to all program participants and all members all program and membership promotions.

Skills

Teaching aquatic lessons

Class planning

Communication with participants and  

Attendance/record keeping

Education

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

AED Certification

O2 Certification

Lifeguard Certification

YMCA Swim Certification

WSI preferred

Tools

YMCA Swim Lesson Training

Job description

Old Colony YMCA in Stoughton, MA is seeking a Swim Instructor to deliver aquatic lessons, plan classes, and maintain safety and records. You will wear identifiable attire, communicate with participants and parents, and promote YMCA values.

Must hold CPR, First Aid, AED and O2 certifications; Lifeguard and YMCA Swim Certification preferred; completion of YMCA lesson training within 6 months; 16+ age requirement.