Swim Instructor & Safety Coach

Paycom - ATS; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA is seeking a dedicated Swim Instructor to lead swimming lessons, promote water safety, and foster a caring, honest, and respectful learning environment. You will build strong relationships with students and families, maintain records, and participate in trainings to uphold YMCA standards.

The role requires current CPR, AED, First Aid certifications and YMCA swim instructor competency or equivalent, plus the ability to supervise aides and respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent.
• Rescue skills and stroke water evaluation proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines with prepared lesson plans.
• Build authentic relationships with students and parents and promote program involvement.
• Convey information on aquatics programs and refer to other YMCA offerings as needed.
• Maintain attendance and progress records, and report as required.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; follow safety procedures and complete incident reports.
• Organize equipment, supervise aides, prevent injuries, and administer First Aid when necessary.

Skills

Swim instruction

First Aid

CPR

AED

Communication

Job description

YMCA is seeking a dedicated Swim Instructor to lead swimming lessons, promote water safety, and foster a caring, honest, and respectful learning environment. You will build strong relationships with students and families, maintain records, and participate in trainings to uphold YMCA standards.

The role requires current CPR, AED, First Aid certifications and YMCA swim instructor competency or equivalent, plus the ability to supervise aides and respond to emergencies.