SWIM INSTRUCTOR

Become A Swim Instructor At The YMCA

Do you have an interest in aquatics or youth development? Want to learn how to teach others how to swim? Are you a swimming enthusiast? Are you 16 or older? Become a swim instructor at the YMCA!

Why should you apply?

• Free household gym membership
• Free group fitness classes
• Free pool access
• Free hydromassage (for those over 18)
• Program discounts
• Paid sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Opportunities for growth/leadership
• Build your resume
• Work with your friends
• Engage with your community
• Flexible working hours (part time - up to 30 hrs/week) based on your availability

What would you be doing?

• Planning and teaching swim lessons using the YMCA swim lesson curriculum
• Recognizing and correcting strokes and skills using positive feedback
• Communicating effectively with students and parents in a friendly, patient manner
• Tracking and logging swim lesson participant skill progression
• Keeping your skills fresh with inservice training
• Being a positive role model for youths in your community
• Upholding the YMCA policies and standards

Requirements

What do you need to qualify?

• Be at least 16 years old
• Have the ability to commit to an entire session (4 weeks) of swim lessons consistently
• Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification*
• Have strong understanding of swim stroke techniques
• Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty
• Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
• Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures

*Current certification not necessary - certification/training is available!

Swim skills assessment

25 yards of each of the following

• Freestyle
• Backstroke
• Breaststroke
• Butterfly (or you best attempt)
• Side stroke
• Elementary backstroke