Swim Lesson Instructor

YMCA of NorthWest North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of NorthWest North Carolina is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to teach and guide individuals of all ages in swimming safety and techniques. Ideal candidates will possess YMCA Swim Instructor Certification and have strong organizational and leadership skills. Instructors will manage classes, build relationships, and follow safety protocols in a supportive community environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Ability to demonstrate swim instructor skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct private or group swimming lessons.
• Maintain attendance and progress records.
• Organize and manage class activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer Service

Education

YMCA Swim Instructor Certification or equivalent

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

AED and Basic First Aid certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: William G White Jr Family YMCA - Winston Salem, NC

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $12.00 - $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