Swimming Lesson Instructor

Job Title

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 builds cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers; promote and support the potential of all students in program; facilitate peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience.

Opportunity for advancement;
Training & development;
Wellness resources

Part-Time

We're committed to growing the capabilities of our people. We are devoted to a community where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. We are on a mission to create positive community change through relationships by empowering the mind, body and spirit of ALL! Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger.

Candidates must have strong swimming skills (see below) and experience working with children. Swim Instructor candidates will be evaluated on the following swimming skills:

• 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

Candidates are required to attend, and pass, a CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen course and Swim Instructors are required to attend, and pass, a YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor certification course scheduled upon hire.

• Provide swimming and water safety instruction to students of all ages and abilities in group and private settings
• Plan and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values
• Prepare written lesson plan in accordance with YMCA Swim Lessons curriculum
• Complete student records and progress reports comprehensively and punctually
• Help to create new approaches to serve the needs of program participants
• Adhere to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards, and ensures consistency with evidence-based practices
• Model safe behavior in and around the water, 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 be motivators in the areas of self-awareness and self-confidence through aquatics

Compensation: $11.00 - $12.50 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Family YMCA of Black Hawk County is a powerful association of men, women, and children of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of community. With a commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.

The Y has long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. Though the world may be unpredictable, one thing remains certain – the Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, secure, and connected children, families, and communities. We serve members from the communities of Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and other rural communities in Black Hawk County.

The Family YMCA of Black Hawk County is guided by four core values:
Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. 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: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.