Swimming Lesson Instructor

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• Part‑time position

• Provide skill‑based swim and water safety instruction to people of all ages.
• Maintain constant supervision of students to ensure safety.
• Create positive, nurturing relationships with students and build cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers.
• Promote and support the potential of all students in the program.
• Facilitate peer‑to‑peer connections as part of the overall program experience.
• Plan and implement program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
• Prepare written lesson plans in accordance with YMCA Swim Lessons curriculum.
• Complete student records and progress reports comprehensively and punctually.
• Help create new approaches to serve the needs of program participants.
• Adhere to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards, and ensure consistency with evidence‑based practices.
• Model safe behavior in and around the water, and know and perform necessary duties in emergency situations.
• Maintain constant supervision of students, identify students who need assistance, and support students as necessary to ensure a positive learning environment.
• Provide effective communication with students, parents, and co‑workers.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents and caregivers and other staff, model relationship‑building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
• Demonstrate ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Demonstrate ability to motivate in the areas of self‑awareness and self‑confidence through aquatics.

• Strong swimming skills and experience working with children.
• Swimming skill requirements:
• 25 yards front crawl
• 25 yards back crawl
• 25 yards breaststroke
• 25 yards sidestroke
• 25 yards butterfly
• 25 yards elementary backstroke
• 2 minutes of treading water, demonstrating proficiency in eggbeater, whip, and scissor kicks
• Must attend and pass a CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen course.
• Must attend and pass a YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor certification course scheduled upon hire.