Swim Instructor - Renaissance Pointe YMCA

Job Description

Job Description

Dive into a Rewarding Career with YMCA Aquatics Team!

Are you passionate about water safety, fitness, and helping others develop new skills? The YMCA is looking for energetic, dedicated individuals to join our Aquatics team and make a splash in our community!

Why you’ll love the YMCA  

As a part-time staff member, you will receive a free individual membership or 50% off family membership and 50% discounted programs for you and your household. 

Other perks our Y employees enjoy: 

• Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career. 
• Childcare: While working at a membership branch, up to four hours of Childwatch is offered during regular child watch hours. All part-time employees also enjoy a 50% discount before and after school care and summer day camp options. (The Childwatch option is not available for those at Metro, Camp Potawatomi, YSB, and anyone at an offsite facility during their work shift) 
• Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community!

Responsibilities  

The Renaissance Pointe YMCA is looking for an energetic, outgoing team player to fill the position of swim instructor to help create a safe and positive atmosphere in and around the pool and conduct swimming instruction in accordance with YUSA guidelines.

• Connect: Build effective, authentic relationships with members, swim participants, and parents.
• Nurture: Ensure a safe and positive environment for the swim lesson participants to succeed in program goals.  
• Inspire: Encourage the involvement of all swim participants.

Requirements  

Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as:

• At least 15 years old. 
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards
• Current American Red Cross or YMCA Water Safety Instructor is preferred.
• Certification from the YMCA or other accredited association is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.  

Salary:  Part-time $12.44 - $14.50 hourly

Hours Available:

• Monday, Wednesday 5:00pm-7:30pm
• Saturdays 9:00am-12:30pm 
• Open for private lesson hours Monday-Saturday (Various Times)  

Location: Renaissance Pointe Family YMCA, 2323 Bowser Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46803