Swim Lesson Instructor

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jerry Long Family YMCA in Clemmons, NC is seeking a Part-Time Swim Instructor to deliver private and group lessons using a YMCA curriculum. You will teach from basic floatation to advanced stroke technique and help students stay safe, confident, and active in the water.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, keeping attendance and progress records, communicating with parents, and assisting with staff training.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must obtain YMCA Swim Instructor Certification within 90 days.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen required.
• Ability to demonstrate swim instructor skills and stroke knowledge.
• Desire to work with individuals of all ages.
• Strong organizational, verbal, written and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Instructs private or group swimming lessons with prepared lesson plans.
• Builds relationships with students and parents; encourages involvement.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules.
• Maintains attendance and progress records.
• Attends staff meetings and training.
• Follows YMCA policies and safety procedures.
• Organizes and puts away class equipment; reports damaged equipment.
• Trains and supervises class aides.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Jerry Long Family YMCA - Clemmons, NC 27012Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 HourlyJob Shift: VariableSwim lesson instructors help children and adults learn to be safe, confident and active in the water. Each instructor is provided with a curriculum designed to teach and build skills from basic floatation and water movement to advanced stroke technique. A swim instructor must be able to manage classes, plan activities to aid learning and provide the feedback so that students become the best swimmer they can be. Swim instructors must be able to teach, lead, organize and demonstrate the proper skills needed to swim.

Essential Functions

• Instructs private or group swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines with prepared lesson plans
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.)
• Attends staff meetings and training as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures and pool rules. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older
• YMCA Swim Instructor Certification, or equivalent (achieve within 90 days)
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards; knowledge of swim strokes, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and sidestroke
• Desire to work with individuals of all ages
• Strong organizational, verbal, written and customer service skills

Physical Demands

• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques; ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child