Youth Swim Instructor: Inspire Skills & Safety

YMCA of Catawba Valley; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 15,498 - 18,253; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Contribution

Job summary

YMCA of Catawba Valley is seeking a Swim Instructor who will teach lessons according to YMCA standards and create a positive learning environment for children and adults in Morganton, NC. You will maintain safety, keep attendance records, and provide written progress reports with each student.

The position requires current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification (or Red Cross equivalent) and ongoing CPR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen Administration certifications, plus annual training in Blood

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Must complete YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification (24 hours) prior to teaching alone or within 90 days if a current Red Cross Swim Instructor.
• Current status in CPR, First Aid, AED, Oxygen Administration certifications, renewed annually.
• Must complete Blood Borne Pathogens and Child Abuse Prevention trainings annually.
• Must complete YMCA of Greater Charlotte New Staff Connection prior to employment
• Must complete I Create Loyalty Training within 30 days of hire
• Must successfully complete at least 4 hours teaching under supervision before leading a class independently
• Must present a professional, mature image and have excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons according to YMCA of the USA standards
• Create a positive learning environment through personal enthusiasm
• Be safety-conscious, maintain order and enforce rules during lessons to ensure swimmer safety
• Keep accurate records of attendance and skills achieved by each student, each session
• Provide each student with written records of progress
• Use swim aids effectively to maximize each individual’s practice time
• Utilize written lesson plans for each lesson to make the most efficient use of class time
• Participate in all staff meetings and in-service training
• Conduct program evaluations
• Carries out additional duties as assigned by supervisor
• All YMCA staff are responsible for creating a safe, inclusive environment and following all policies

Job description

YMCA of Catawba Valley is seeking a Swim Instructor who will teach lessons according to YMCA standards and create a positive learning environment for children and adults in Morganton, NC. You will maintain safety, keep attendance records, and provide written progress reports with each student.

The position requires current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification (or Red Cross equivalent) and ongoing CPR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen Administration certifications, plus annual training in Blood