Swim Lesson Instructor

Swim lesson instructors help children and adults learn to be safe, confident and active in the water. Each instructor is provided with a curriculum designed to teach and build skills from basic floatation and water movement to advanced stroke technique. A swim instructor must be able to manage classes, plan activities to aid learning and provide the feedback so that students become the best swimmer they can be. Swim instructors must be able to teach, lead, organize and demonstrate the proper skills needed to swim.

Essential Functions

Instructs private or group swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines with prepared lesson plans

Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.

Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs

Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.)

Attends staff meetings and training as scheduled.

Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures and pool rules. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.

Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.

Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.

16 years of age or older

YMCA Swim Instructor Certification, or equivalent (achieve within 90 days)

CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen

Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards; knowledge of swim strokes, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and sidestroke

Desire to work with individuals of all ages

Strong organizational, verbal, written and customer service skills

Physical Demands

Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques; ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child