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 rcongdon@gwymca.org. Please include subject line “Career Opportunity – Swim School Instructor Position“.