Youth Aquatics Assistant Swim Instructor

Madison School & Community Recreation; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification opportunities

Job summary

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) offers swim instruction for all ages across MMSD pools. This role supports lead instructors in Red Cross Learn-to-Swim classes, helping create a fun, safe learning environment for youths and beginners.

Applicants must be at least 15, enjoy working with youth of all abilities, and be able to swim 25 yards of all strokes or be willing to learn to Level 4; deep-water comfort is required. Opportunities exist for Lifeguarding/WSI certification through MSCR.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of age.
• Interest in working with youth of all abilities.
• Ability to swim 25 yards of all six strokes to Level 4 (or willingness to learn).
• Comfort in deep water up to 12 feet.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead instructors in teaching Red Cross Learn-to-Swim programs.
• Engage with swimmers and create a fun learning environment.
• Learn valuable skills in lesson planning and co-teaching (optional path for future leadership).

Skills

Child care

Teaching

Engaging learners

Job description

Youth Aquatics Assistant Swim Instructor

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses.

As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!

Program Description

MSCR offers swim instruction for all ages (infants through adults) following the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim standards. Programs are held at five MMSD pools during the school year. Depending on the location, swim instructors may teach any of the following: child + adult classes, preschool lessons, youth lessons (grades K-8) and teen/adult lessons. MSCR follows an inclusive programming model providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities across all classes.

Job Description & Duties

• Assist lead instructors in teaching Red Cross Learn-to-Swim programs.
• Engage with swimmers and create a fun learning environment.
• Learn valuable skills in lesson planning and co-teaching (optional path for those interested in leading classes in the future).

• At least 15 years of age
• Interest in working with youth of all abilities
• Ability to swim 25 yards of all six strokes to a Level 4 standard (or willingness to learn to this level)
• Comfort in deep water (up to 12 feet)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous swim lesson experience or experience working with youth.

Other Information

Applicants must be 15 by the start date. Opportunities to receive Lifeguarding and/or WSI Certification through MSCR.

Please contact Michelle Borkovec, [e-mail] with any questions.