About the role
Description
Do you have an interest in Aquatics or Youth Development?
Want to learn how to teach others how to swim?
Are you a swimming enthusiast? Are you 16 or older?
Become a Swim Instructor at the YMCA!
Why Should you apply?
Free Household Gym Membership
Free Group Fitness Classes
Free Pool Access
Program Discounts
Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
Build your Resume
Work with your friends
Engage with your community
Flexible working hours (part time - up to 30 hrs/week) based on your availability
What would you be doing?
Planning and teaching swim lessons using the YMCA Swim Lesson Curriculum
Recognizing and correcting strokes and skills using positive feedback
Communicating effectively with students and parents in a friendly, patient manner
Tracking and logging swim lesson participant skill progression
Keeping your skills fresh with Inservice Training
Being a positive role model for youths in your community
Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards
Requirements
What do you need to qualify? Be at least 16 years old Have the ability to commit to an entire session (4 weeks) of swim lessons consistently Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification* Have strong understanding of swim stroke techniques Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures *Current certification not necessary - certification/training is available! Swim Skills Assessment 25 yards of each of the following Freestyle Backstroke Breaststroke Butterfly (or you best attempt) Side Stroke Elementary Backstroke