Swim Lesson Instructor at YMCA of Northwest North Carolina

King, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Swim Instruction, Customer Service, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, Swimming Techniques, Teaching Skills, Relationship Building, Activity Planning, Safety Procedures, Record Keeping, Supervision, Volunteer Coordination, Emergency Response, Equipment Management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: Stokes Family YMCA - King, NC 27021 Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly Job Shift: Morning Swim lesson instructors help children and adults learn to be safe, confident and active in the water. Each instructor is provided with a curriculum designed to teach and build skills from basic floatation and water movement to advanced stroke technique. A swim instructor must be able to manage classes, plan activities to aid learning and provide the feedback so that students become the best swimmer they can be. Swim instructors must be able to teach, lead, organize and demonstrate the proper skills needed to swim. Essential Functions Instructs private or group swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines with prepared lesson plans Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers. Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.) Attends staff meetings and training as scheduled. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures and pool rules. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned. Qualifications 16 years of age or older YMCA Swim Instructor Certification, or equivalent (achieve within 90 days) CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards; knowledge of swim strokes, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and sidestroke Desire to work with individuals of all ages Strong organizational, verbal, written and customer service skills Physical Demands Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques; ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child

Responsibilities

Swim lesson instructors teach swimming lessons to children and adults, following YMCA guidelines and prepared lesson plans. They also manage classes, provide feedback, and maintain records of student progress.