Swim Instructor - PI

Description

Are you looking for more than a job? The YMCA of Coastal Carolina is the perfect place for people with a passion for making the community a better place. The dedicated staff members are the foundation of the Y, each playing an important role in making the Y a welcoming, productive, and vital resource in their communities. If you want to turn your passion for strengthening communities and impacting lives into a career, apply today.

Working at the Y comes with personal benefits. As a part‑time employee you receive a FREE YMCA Family Membership along with employee discounts on YMCA programs. We will train and certify the candidate.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. A Swim Instructor maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swim classes.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming, open to all. We are genuine, valuing individuality. We are hopeful, believing in potential. We are nurturing, supporting growth. We are determined, on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

• Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, preparing lesson plans and supporting members and program participants in achieving their goals.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with volunteers, members, program participants, and colleagues at all levels; help participants and families connect and encourage parent or caregiver involvement.
• Convey information on aquatics programs and schedules and refer program participants and families to other programs as appropriate; maintain required records (e.g., attendance, progress reports).
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures; complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organize, prepare, and store required class equipment, report damaged equipment, train and supervise class aides, and perform all other duties as assigned.

• MCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent. CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certifications required.
• Complete all assigned Redwoods trainings (CAP, BBP, etc.). Child Abuse Prevention: support the YMCA’s commitment by reporting hazards, following child‑safety policies, reporting suspicious behavior, and completing all required trainings.
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• At least 16 years of age.

• Physical demands: able to lift equipment and a small to average size child. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.