Swim Lesson Instructor - Evenings and Saturdays

YMCA of Upper Palmetto; Clover (SC); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Upper Palmetto in Clover, SC is seeking a Swim Lesson Instructor for evenings and Saturdays to deliver swimming lessons and ensure student safety under the Aquatics Director. You will use YMCA programs and support branch activities, with part-time hours.

Requirements include being 16+, CPR/AED/First Aid certified, and the ability to obtain YMCA Swim Lesson Certification within 60 days. This role involves varied shifts including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Certified in YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or ARC Water Safety Instructor within first 60 days.
• Certified in Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED, First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen.

Responsibilities

• Teach aquatic skills to students.
• Set up the class for a safe and fun environment.
• Communicate progress to parents/guardians and participants.
• Maintain attendance and skill records.
• Dress in swimwear and YMCA instructor shirt.
• Follow prepared lesson plans.
• Maintain teaching equipment (kick boards, floats, etc.).
• Always be within arm’s reach of students and monitor them.
• Know YMCA emergency procedures and equipment locations.
• Teach a variety of ages—from 6 months to adult if needed.
• Use appropriate equipment and activities for different ages/levels.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings and events.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Classroom management

Adaptability

Education

YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor cert or ARC WSI (within 60 days)

CPR, AED, First Aid & 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