Homeschool Swim & Gym at YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

Dutch Village, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

11.0

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Patience, Empathy, Enthusiasm, Child Development, Safety Awareness, Instructional Skills, Teamwork, Organization, Leadership, Creativity, Adaptability, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Community Engagement

Industry

Description

Job Details Job Location: Northwest Family YMCA - Irmo, SC 29063 Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: $10.00 - $11.00 Hourly POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. It provides high-quality enrichment, instruction, and supervision to homeschooled youth participating in YMCA homeschool programs. The Homeschool Swim & Gym Instructor is responsible for planning and delivering safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate swim and physical education classes for homeschooled children. This role includes leading structured activities, facilitating social development, maintaining a safe learning environment, and building positive relationships with children and families. The ideal candidate is creative, adaptable, and passionate about youth development. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Lead age-appropriate educational and recreational activities, which may include physical education, STEM, arts, fitness, outdoor learning, or character-building lessons. Foster an inclusive, positive, and engaging environment that encourages curiosity, cooperation, and personal growth. Supervise children to ensure safety, appropriate behavior, and consistent YMCA standards of conduct. Teach water safety, stroke development, and fitness skills following YMCA standards. Support individualized learning needs by offering guidance, encouragement, and differentiated instruction when appropriate. Communicate effectively with parents/guardians, children and other staff. Maintain accurate attendance records, incident reports, and program materials. Assist with program setup, cleanup, and classroom organization. Role-model the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. Perform other duties as assigned. YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader): Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising. Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum age of 16. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with children, parents, and colleagues. Patience, empathy, and enthusiasm for working with children of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Availability to work flexible hours, as suits the program requirements. Previous experience working with children in a childcare, educational, or recreational setting preferred. Certifications required within 60 days of employment: CPR, First Aid, AED, Oxygen. Ability to complete the following within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention training; Bloodborne Pathogens and Sexual Harassment training. Passion for the YMCA mission and commitment to serving the community. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching and lifting up to 50 lbs. at a time. Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.

Responsibilities

The Homeschool Swim & Gym Instructor is responsible for planning and delivering swim and physical education classes for homeschooled children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment. This includes leading activities, supervising children, and maintaining communication with parents and guardians.