Swim Lesson Instructor

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate swim lesson instructors to empower individuals of all ages to become safe and confident swimmers. In this rewarding role, you will guide students through structured lessons, ensuring they develop essential swimming skills from basic floatation to advanced strokes. You'll foster a supportive learning environment, engage with parents, and contribute to the community through effective communication and relationship-building. If you have a love for teaching and a desire to make a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older with swim instructor certification.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons following YMCA guidelines.
• Build relationships with students and parents to enhance learning.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Swim Instruction Skills

Education

YMCA Swim Instructor Certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Statesville Family YMCA - Statesville, NC

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $15.00 - $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

1. Instructs private or group swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines with prepared lesson plans.
2. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
3. Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
4. Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).
5. Attends staff meetings and training as scheduled.
6. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures and pool rules. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
7. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
8. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.

Qualifications

1. 16 years of age or older.
2. YMCA Swim Instructor Certification, or equivalent (achieve within 90 days).
3. CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen.
4. Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards; knowledge of swim strokes, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and sidestroke.
5. Desire to work with individuals of all ages.
6. 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.