Swim Instructor at YMCA of San Diego County

, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Sep, 26

Salary

21.66

Posted On

28 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Swim Instruction, First Aid, CPR, AED, Water Safety, Customer Service, Student Communication, Safety Enforcement, Stroke Correction, Emergency Response

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Overview Swim Instructor The Swim Instructor is responsible for providing adequate instruction within National Program and YMCA of San Diego County Guidelines. Provide excellent customer service to members and participants. Not certified? No problem! GET CERTIFIED AT THE Y! We offer paid certification training to candidates who have been hired! For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org) Hiring Locations: North County – Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA (Encinitas) - Must be available for at least 2 weekdays and 1 weekend day (Not hiring for seasonal positions) North County - Rancho Family YMCA (Rancho Penasquitos) - Must be available for at least 2 weekdays and 1 weekend day (Not hiring for seasonal positions) Central – Copley-Price Family YMCA (City Heights) - Must be available for at least 1 day per week (Not hiring for seasonal positions) Coastal - Ryan Family YMCA (Point Loma) - Must be available for at least 2 shifts per week (Not hiring for seasonal positions) If you do not see the location you are looking for in the list above, that is because the location is not currently hiring for this position. Responsibilities Instructor enforces safety rules and follows appropriate discipline guidelines Instructor ensures that practice time is sufficient for all students to learn skills Instructor follows logical skill progressions, and covers appropriate amount on information in time available Instructor recognizes and corrects improper strokes or skills using positive feedback Instructor communicates effectively with students in a patient, friendly manner Administer First Aid and/or CPR as necessary Report any hazards or problems to Director immediately Educates participants regarding rules and regulations of pool area Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values Models the 4 Core Values in all aspects of position responsibilities Visual and auditory ability to critical incidents, and the physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations Ability to adequately observe participant’s activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles Qualifications Minimum 16 years of age Current YMCA Swim Lesson (YSL) Certification or American Red Cross WSI Certification (must obtain YSL within 6 months) Current CPR PRO/AED and must be from one of the following certifying organization: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute. Current First Aid certification and must be from one of the following certifying organization: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute. Current O2 certification and must be from one of the following certifying organization: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute. Experience instructing swim lessons preferred Must pass written and practical skills exam prior to duty YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement. Pay Range USD $19.69 - USD $21.66 /Hr.

Responsibilities

The Swim Instructor provides swim lessons following National Program and YMCA guidelines while ensuring student safety and skill progression. They are responsible for enforcing pool rules, correcting strokes, and administering first aid or CPR when necessary.