Swimming Lesson Instructor

Family YMCA of Black Hawk; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

Family YMCA of Black Hawk in Waterloo is seeking a qualified individual for a part-time swim instructor position. This role requires strong swimming skills and experience working with children. Responsibilities include providing skill-based swim instruction, maintaining student supervision, and creating positive relationships with students and parents. Certifications in CPR and First Aid are required, along with participation in YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor training. Opportunity for advancement and training is available.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate proficiency in various swimming strokes.
• Must attend and pass CPR and First Aid courses.
• Must be certified as a YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Provide skill-based swim and water safety instruction.
• Maintain constant supervision of students.
• Create nurturing relationships with students and parents.
• Plan and implement culturally relevant program activities.

Skills

Strong swimming skills

Experience working with children

Job description

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• Part‑time position

Responsibilities

• Provide skill‑based swim and water safety instruction to people of all ages.
• Maintain constant supervision of students to ensure safety.
• Create positive, nurturing relationships with students and build cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers.
• Promote and support the potential of all students in the program.
• Facilitate peer‑to‑peer connections as part of the overall program experience.
• Plan and implement program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
• Prepare written lesson plans in accordance with YMCA Swim Lessons curriculum.
• Complete student records and progress reports comprehensively and punctually.
• Help create new approaches to serve the needs of program participants.
• Adhere to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards, and ensure consistency with evidence‑based practices.
• Model safe behavior in and around the water, and know and perform necessary duties in emergency situations.
• Maintain constant supervision of students, identify students who need assistance, and support students as necessary to ensure a positive learning environment.
• Provide effective communication with students, parents, and co‑workers.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents and caregivers and other staff, model relationship‑building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
• Demonstrate ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Demonstrate ability to motivate in the areas of self‑awareness and self‑confidence through aquatics.

Qualifications

• Strong swimming skills and experience working with children.
• Swimming skill requirements:
• 25 yards front crawl
• 25 yards back crawl
• 25 yards breaststroke
• 25 yards sidestroke
• 25 yards butterfly
• 25 yards elementary backstroke
• 2 minutes of treading water, demonstrating proficiency in eggbeater, whip, and scissor kicks
• Must attend and pass a CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen course.
• Must attend and pass a YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor certification course scheduled upon hire.