Swim Lesson Instructor

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina in Winston-Salem is seeking a part-time swim instructor to teach private and group lessons using a prepared curriculum.

You will build relationships with students and parents, maintain records, and ensure safety by following YMCA procedures; CPR/AED/First Aid certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• YMCA Swim Instruction Certification or equivalent within 90 days.
• CPR, AED, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certifications required.
• Knowledge of swim strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke).
• Strong organizational and customer service skills.
• Desire to work with individuals of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Instruct private or group swimming lessons with prepared lesson plans.
• Build relationships with students and parents; encourage involvement.
• Convey information on aquatics programs and schedules.
• Maintain records (attendance, progress reports).
• Attend staff meetings and training as scheduled.
• Follow YMCA safety rules; complete incident and accident reports.
• Organize and store class equipment; train aides as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Able to work with all ages

Education

YMCA Swim Instruction Certification or equivalent

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

AED

Basic First Aid certification

Emergency Oxygen

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: William G White Jr Family YMCA - Winston Salem, NC 27101Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $14.00 - $15.00 HourlyJob Shift: VariableSwim 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 Instruction 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.