Swim Lesson Instructor | Evenings & Saturdays I Pay Grade 1

Geneva Lakes Family YMCA; Geneva (IN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family YMCA membership for hired

Job summary

Geneva Lakes Family YMCA is seeking a Swim Lesson Instructor for evening and Saturday sessions. This part-time role pays $10.50 per hour and includes YMCA membership perks for the applicant's household if hired.

Responsibilities include delivering lessons per YMCA guidelines, planning curricula, and maintaining records. Training is provided; leadership and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Ability to instruct swimming lessons per YMCA guidelines.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certifications; Child Abuse Prevention training prior hire date.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons following YMCA guidelines.
• Prepares lesson plans as appropriate.
• Training provided; being on a swim team is a plus.
• Builds relationships with students and parents; promotes YMCA involvement.
• Encourages parent involvement and identifies volunteers.

Skills

Swim instruction

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED certifications

Child Abuse Prevention training

Job description

Swim Lesson Instructor | Evenings & Saturdays I Pay Grade 1

Job Code: 00SI

Category: Aquatics

Location: Geneva Lakes Family YMCA

Job Type: Part-Time

Rate: $10.50/hour

Description

The Y is a leading nonprofit for strengthening community, and the nation’s larger provider of swim lessons to increase skill and safety in and around water. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures and serves our members and community as a whole, through our YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Free family YMCA membership for applicants household if hired.

Requirements

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
• Has prepared lesson plans as appropriate.
• We will train all swim instructors, no experience needed, being on a swim team is a plus.
• 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 if appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports).
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes all reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.

Qualifications

• Should demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal communication, and customer service skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• At least 15 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications; Paid Child Abuse Prevention training prior hire date.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications; Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.

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.