Swim Instructor ; La YMCA

Join the YMCA of Greater New York as a Swim Instructor I (La Central YMCA).

This is a Part-Time / Regular position, offering $20.00 hourly.

The YMCA of Greater New York empowers youth, improves health, and strengthens community. We are seeking a Swim Instructor to maintain safe conditions, promote a positive atmosphere, and provide swim instruction for various ages and ability levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain safe conditions and promote a positive atmosphere in accordance with YMCA Aquatics policies and procedures.
• Provide swim instruction for different ages and ability levels.
• Motivate participants and maintain instructional equipment.
• Report repair needs and attend mandatory in-service training.
• Set-up, breakdown, and store equipment for each class.
• Must attain YMCA Lifeguard certification within 90 days of hire and YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification within 120 days of hire.
• Know and understand the Emergency Action Plan and Emergency Evacuation Routes.
• Enforce Aquatics safety rules consistently and fairly.
• Maintain positive relationships with class participants, parents, non-class members, and staff.
• Promote other Aquatics programs and maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness.

Desired

Skills & Experience:

• Must be 17 years of age or older.
• Current YMCA Swim Lessons certification or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications (if required by certification organization).
• Demonstrate swim strokes and BLS/BFA/EO skills.
• Excellent hospitality skills.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits: The YMCA of Greater New York offers benefits including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more!

How to Apply: Please complete our online application and submit your resume and a thoughtful cover letter.

We are an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and a DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.