Swim Lesson Instructor - Evenings and Saturdays

YMCA; Clover (SC); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA seeks a Swim Lesson Instructor to teach evening and Saturday classes at the CSD Community YMCA in Clover, SC. The instructor will provide swimming instruction following YMCA programs and ensure student safety under supervision of the Aquatics Director.

The role involves setting up lessons, tracking attendance and progress, communicating with parents, following lesson plans, and maintaining equipment. It requires flexibility for day, night and weekend work and a commitment to the YMCA

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Maturity

Education

YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

CPR, AED, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certification

Job description

Position:Swim Lesson Instructor - Evenings and Saturdays

Location: CSD Community YMCA

5485 Charlotte Hwy

Clover, SC

Job Id:812

# of Openings:5

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