Swim School Instructor
Supervisor: Aquatics Director
GENERAL FUNCTION:
Part time position under the direction of the Aquatics Director/Swim School Coordinator, the Swim School Instructor’s primary responsibility is to provide a safe and educational aquatic environment for all YMCA swim lesson instructors and participants.
Know How: The instructor should be pleasant and possess the ability to establish a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Arrive on time.
- Make sure all class participants have signed up for that particular youth program, taking daily attendance of the class and making sure all students are present.
- Supervise class participants to ensure safety. Advise participants of safety and class rules on the first day of class and on an as needed basis.
- Teach current and updated swimming techniques.
- Be aware of session dates, days the program is not running, making sure to notify parents/ family members of children in program at the end of each class.
- Take care and make sure equipment is taken care of and put back in its proper place.
- Enforce and follow all rules for members and staff of the YMCA.
- Report equipment breakdowns immediately to supervisors.
- Engage children and families enrolled in the program on a daily basis, maintain a high level of customer service at all times.
- Acts as a positive role model and a positive voice for the YMCA of Greenwich.
- Interprets the YMCA as a membership organization.
- Represents the YMCA positively and maintains a good and friendly relationship with YMCA members and staff, addressing each by name.
- Ensure all practice areas are clean prior and after practices.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with fellow staff and members of all ages and background.
- Promote YMCA of Greenwich Swim School Programs positively and frequently!
- Attend staff meetings and/or trainings.
- Demonstrate professionalism in the performance of all duties as directed by your supervisor.
Qualifications – Required
- Over the age of 18 years old
- Education classes or experience in recreation programs, working with children, or in a related field.
Upon hire, completion of the following certifications:
- YMCA provided First Aid/ CPR/AED for the professional rescuer certification
- Oxygen administration and blood born pathogen certification
- YMCA swimming lesson certification or attend in-house training.
BENEFITS:
- 403B Smart Savings Account (Retirement)
- Free individual membership
- Program discounts
*** Interested applicants should email resumes to our Human Resources Department at info@gwymca.org. Please include subject line “Career Opportunity – Swim School Instructor Position“.