Youth Swim Instructor & Safety Coach

YMCA of Greater Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Boston is seeking a Swim Instructor at the Wang YMCA to teach swim lessons under the YMCA of the USA model. You will work with children and families, delivering engaging lessons and ensuring safety and progress.

Responsibilities include delivering sessions on time, maintaining equipment, and documenting student progress while upholding YMCA values and quality standards in a dynamic aquatic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent member service by exceeding member expectations.
• Report on the deck 15 minutes before the scheduled shift dressed in a bathing suit.
• Have equipment ready before your class and store it promptly after your class.
• All instructors must start and end classes on time.
• Agree to teach for an entire session. Absenteeism MUST be kept to a minimum.
• Communicate child’s progress with parents on an ongoing basis.
• Adhere to all pool rules and policies and review safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate attendance and skill completions for each class.

Skills

Swim instruction

Child interaction

Education

Age 16+

Tools

CPR

First Aid

O2

WSI

YMCA Swim Lessons (YSL)

Job description

YMCA of Greater Boston is seeking a Swim Instructor at the Wang YMCA to teach swim lessons under the YMCA of the USA model. You will work with children and families, delivering engaging lessons and ensuring safety and progress.

Responsibilities include delivering sessions on time, maintaining equipment, and documenting student progress while upholding YMCA values and quality standards in a dynamic aquatic environment.