Swim Lesson Instructor

YMCA of Upper Palmetto; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 11,365 - 16,186; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun working environment

Opportunity to work with diverse ages

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

A community recreation center in Lancaster, Ohio, seeks a Swim Lesson Instructor responsible for teaching swimming lessons and ensuring the safety of participants. Candidates should be at least 16 years old and obtain YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification within 60 days of employment. Additional qualifications include CPR and First Aid certification. This position may require working on days, nights, and weekends. A friendly attitude and dedication to the YMCA's mission are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must be certified in YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor within first 60 days.
• Stable temperament and maturity required.

Responsibilities

• Provide swimming instruction using National Aquatic YMCA Programs.
• Ensure safety of the students at all times.
• Assist Aquatic Director with branch activities.

Skills

Teaching aquatic skills

Maintaining attendance records

Effective communication

Ability to follow safety protocols

Positive attitude

Education

YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification

CPR and First Aid certification

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