Weekday Morning Swim Instructor

Looking for applicants with week-day morning availability (ex. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8am to 12pm)!

Job orientation and training would begin December 2024, and regularly scheduled hours would begin January 2025.

 

- Swim instructors should be able to teach all 4 competitive strokes and have experience working with children

- Swim instructors should be able to pass a traditional swim test demonstrating 4 competitive strokes and have the ability to provide in water correction effectively. 

- OCY will pay for Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification. Additionally, you will be paid for the training. 

- Free Y membership with employment and paid training**

Qualifications

• Provide quality swim instruction in-line with YMCA Swim Lessons Curriculum. Willing to obtain proper training certifications
• Maintain accurate records for swim participant progress, ensure communication to caregivers regarding expectations, skills progress, next steps, etc
• Work as part of a team committed to building confidence, friendships and skills among participants. Actively work to be a dependable team member and coach.
• Attend staff meetings
• Minimum 16 years old
• Current in either Red Cross, YMCA or Ellis and current certification in CPR, First Aid, AED and O2 (training opportunities provided)
• Must be able to swim 50 yards (2 pool lengths) of one stroke or a combination of strokes
• Must be able to tread water without hands for 1 minute
• Must demonstrate knowledge of basic swim techniques
• Complete program specific and employee orientation training by required timeline.