Swim Lesson Instructor - M-F Mornings

YMCA; 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 quality lessons using YMCA programs and ensure student safety. The role may require day, night, and weekend work, with responsibilities spanning lesson setup, progress communication, and equipment maintenance.

The position emphasizes following lesson plans, maintaining safety, and participating in staff trainings and events to support the YMCA mission.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Certification as YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor within first 60 days of employment.
• CPR, AED, First Aid and Administering Oxygen certifications.
• Stable temperament and maturity.
• Strong communication with people at all levels.
• Positive attitude and commitment to the YMCA mission.
• Physical ability to lift 25 pounds and perform required activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach aquatic skills.
• Set up class for a safe and fun environment.
• Communicate progress to parents/guardians or participants.
• Maintain attendance and skill records.
• Wear proper swim attire and YMCA instructor shirt.
• Follow prepared lesson plans.
• Maintain teaching equipment (kick boards, floats, etc.).
• Always stay within arm's reach of students.
• Know YMCA emergency procedures and equipment locations.
• Able to teach ages from 6 months to adult if needed.
• Use appropriate equipment and activities for age/level.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings and events.

Skills

Teaching

Safety awareness

Parent communication

Education

High school diploma

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