Swim Lesson Instructor - M-F Mornings

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

Job summary

CSD Community YMCA in Clover, SC, is seeking a Swim Lesson Instructor to provide certified instruction and ensure student safety during lessons. Under supervision of the Aquatics Director, you may support events and branch activities with day, night, and weekend availability.

Responsibilities include teaching skills, maintaining records, and following lesson plans while using YMCA programs. Must stay near students, wear appropriate attire, and participate in trainings.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Certification in YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (within 60 days).
• Certified in Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED, First Aid and administering emergency oxygen.

Responsibilities

• Teach aquatic skills to participants.
• Set up classes for a safe and fun learning environment.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about progress.
• Maintain attendance and skill records.
• Dress in swimwear and YMCA instructor shirt appropriately.
• Follow prepared lesson plans and maintain equipment.
• Stay within arm’s reach of students and ensure safety at all times.
• Know YMCA emergency procedures and equipment locations.
• Teach a variety of ages from 6 months to adults when needed.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and events.

Education

16 years of age or older

YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or ARC WSI

Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED, First Aid, oxygen

Job description

Location: CSD Community YMCA

5485 Charlotte Hwy

Clover, SC

Job Id:813

# 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