Swim Lesson Instructor

YMCA of NorthWest North Carolina; King (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of NorthWest North Carolina is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor for the Stokes Family YMCA in King, NC. You will teach private or group lessons using a prepared curriculum and promote water safety and fitness for all ages.

The position requires you to maintain attendance records, communicate with families, and participate in trainings while following safety procedures. Certification within 90 days is required, along with CPR/First Aid.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Instruct private or group swimming lessons with prepared lesson plans.
• Build relationships with students and parents; encourage involvement and volunteers.
• Convey information on aquatics programs and schedules; refer to other programs as needed.
• Maintain records (attendance, progress reports).
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follow YMCA policies and safety procedures; complete incident reports as necessary.
• Organize and store class equipment; report damaged equipment.
• Train and supervise class aides as assigned.

Skills

Swim instruction

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

YMCA Swim Instructor Certification or equivalent

CPR for the Professional Rescuer / AED / First Aid

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Stokes Family YMCA - King, NC 27021
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Morning

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