Swim Lesson Instructor

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated swim lesson instructors to join their team. In this rewarding part-time role, instructors will teach swimming skills to children and adults, fostering a safe and enjoyable environment. With a structured curriculum, instructors will guide students from basic floatation to advanced techniques, ensuring each individual becomes a confident swimmer. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community while developing essential skills in teaching and leadership. If you have a passion for aquatics and enjoy working with people of all ages, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older and have YMCA Swim Instructor Certification.
• Strong organizational, verbal, written, and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Instruct private or group swimming lessons according to YMCA guidelines.
• Build relationships with students and parents; encourage involvement.

Skills

Swim Instruction

CPR Certification

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Education

YMCA Swim Instructor Certification

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jerry Long Family YMCA - Clemmons, NC

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Variable

Description

Swim 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