Swim Lesson Instructor

YMCA; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Palmetto YMCA seeks a Swim Lesson Instructor to provide safe, engaging swim instruction following YMCA programs. You will assist with branch activities, schedule classes, and monitor student progress while adhering to safety procedures.

The role requires teaching a range of ages, from 6 months to adults, with day, night, and weekend shifts possible. Certification within 60 days and CPR/First Aid are required; starting pay is $10/hour pending certification.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older.
• Certification in YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor (within first 60 days of employment) or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
• Certified in Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED, First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen.
• Must exhibit a stable temperament and a high degree of maturity.
• Ability to communicate with people of all levels.
• Have a positive attitude and desire to achieve the mission of the Upper Palmetto YMCA.
• Walking, carrying, sitting, seeing, hearing, crouching, lifting (25 pounds), pushing, kneeling, standing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Teach aquatic skills.
• Set up your class for a safe and fun environment.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and/or participant of progress.
• Maintain attendance and skill accomplishment records.
• Dress appropriately with swimwear and YMCA Swim Instructor shirt.
• Follow prepared lesson plans.
• Maintain teaching equipment (kick boards, floats, etc.).
• Always be within arm’s reach of students and never turn your back to students.
• Know the YMCA emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
• Prepared and able to teach a variety of ages - from 6 months to adult if needed.
• Use age appropriate equipment and activities/games for the age and level of your students.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, trainings and special events.

Skills

Communication

Positive attitude

Stable temperament

Maturity

Physical stamina

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under supervision of the Aquatics Director and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA. The Swim Lesson Instructor is responsible for providing swimming instruction using National Aquatic YMCA Programs and ensuring safety of the students at all times. The Swim Lesson Instructor will assist the Aquatic Director with various branch activities such as special events, and other activitiesthat occur on various occasions. The Program Director schedules and assigns group lessons. Position may require day, night and weekend work.

• Teach aquatic skills
• Set up your class for a safe and fun environment
• Communicate with parents/guardians and/or participant of progress
• Maintain attendance and skill accomplishment records.
• Dress appropriately with swimwear and YMCA Swim Instructor shirt.
• Follow prepared lesson plans.
• Maintain teaching equipment (kick boards, floats, etc.).
• Always be within arm’s reach of students and never turn your back to students
• Know the YMCA emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
• Prepared and able to teach a variety of ages - from 6 months to adult if needed.
• Useage appropriateequipment and activities/games for the age andlevelof your students.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, trainings and special events.

Qualifications:

• 16 years of age or older
• Certified in YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor (within first 60 days of employment) or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
  • Temporary pay rate of $10/hour until certification requirements are met
• Certified in Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED, First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen
• Must exhibit a stable temperament and a high degree of maturity
• Ability to communicate with people of all levels
• Have a positive attitude and desire to achieve the mission of the Upper Palmetto YMCA
• Walking, carrying, sitting, seeing, hearing, crouching, lifting (25 pounds), pushing, kneeling, standing and speaking