Swim Lesson Instructor

YMCA of Upper Palmetto; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Upper Palmetto is seeking a proactive Swim Lesson Instructor to teach swimming using National Aquatic YMCA Programs and ensure student safety. The role involves day, night and weekend shifts as needed and assisting with branch activities and events.

You will communicate progress to parents, maintain records, and follow prepared lesson plans while managing equipment and ensuring constant supervision.

Qualifications

• Certified YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor within 60 days of employment.
• Certified in Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED, First Aid.
• Ability to communicate with people of all levels and ages.

Responsibilities

• Teach aquatic skills.
• Set up your class for a safe and fun environment.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about progress.
• Maintain attendance and skill records.
• Dress appropriately with swimwear and YMCA shirt.
• Follow prepared lesson plans.
• Maintain teaching equipment (kick boards, floats, etc.).
• Stay within arm’s reach of students at all times.
• Know YMCA emergency procedures and equipment locations.
• Teach across ages—from 6 months to adult if needed.
• Use age-appropriate activities and games.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Swim instruction

Safety awareness

Communication with parents

Ages teaching capability

Emergency procedures

Education

YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

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