Water Wise Inclusion Swim Instructor - YMCA of the North Shore

Job Details Job Location: Haverhill YMCA - Haverhill, MA 01830 Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly Job Shift: Varied Waterwise Inclusion Swim Instructor What You’ll Do Teach & Adapt: Provide engaging swim instruction to children with diverse abilities and varying levels of swimming experience. Teach essential swimming and water safety skills using provided lesson plans and program guidelines. Adapt instruction, activities, communication, and teaching techniques to meet each participant’s individual needs. Use positive behavior guidance and adaptive equipment as appropriate. Build Confidence & Celebrate Progress: Create a patient, welcoming environment where participants feel safe, supported, and encouraged to try new skills. Evaluate participant abilities and provide age-appropriate feedback. Use progressive skill-building activities to help swimmers develop their skills and independence. Celebrate milestones and progress—whether it’s learning a new skill, becoming more comfortable in the water, or gaining confidence. Get to Know Each Participant: Communicate participant goals and strategies with other YMCA staff to support consistency and success. Keep Participants Safe: Maintain a safe and supportive pool environment while following YMCA policies, procedures, and emergency protocols. Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop positive relationships with children, families, and fellow staff. What We’re Looking For Have experience with swim instruction or are a strong, confident swimmer. Have a genuine passion for working with children. Are interested in working with children with autism and other diverse abilities. Bring patience, empathy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to your work. Are comfortable adapting your approach to meet individual participant needs. Are dependable, safety-minded, and able to work as part of a team. Have experience working with individuals with disabilities or in adaptive programming preferred, but not required. Why Join the Waterwise Team? Make a Difference: Help children develop essential water safety skills, confidence, and independence. Flexible Hours: Scheduling options designed to work with your availability. Training Provided: Receive specialized training and support in adaptive instruction. Competitive Pay: Be compensated for the skills, energy, and commitment you bring to the program. Meaningful Work: Be part of a program that helps make swimming more accessible and inclusive. YMCA Community: Join a mission-driven team committed to helping individuals of all abilities thrive. Why Work for the YMCA of the North Shore? FREE YMCA membership Employee discounts on programs Paid training and professional development Opportunities for career growth across our seven YMCA locations Supportive, mission-driven work environment Ready to Make a Splash? You don’t need to have every answer or years of adaptive swim experience. You just need to bring patience, compassion, a willingness to learn, and a desire to help kids succeed. The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status. Qualifications 18+ years of age CPR & Standard First Aid certified (must maintain current certifications) Experience with children/youth with diverse abilities preferred Skilled at adapting instruction for varying abilities and developmental levels Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Work Environment & Physical Requirements Physically able to demonstrate skills as needed Clear verbal communication and quick response in emergencies Visual and auditory awareness for safety Able to lift up to 40 lbs #J-18808-Ljbffr Ymca Of The North Shore