Swim Lesson Instructor
Old Colony YMCA
Location
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Quick overview
The Swim Instructor is responsible for providing quality swim instruction according to the YMCA curriculum while maintaining a safe and positive atmosphere in the pool and surrounding areas. This role also involves accurately tracking participant progress and actively working to recruit and retain participants in aquatics programs.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years old and must obtain required certifications including CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2 prior to May 2025, along with completing mandatory YMCA Swim Lesson Training. Current YMCA Swim Certification or WSI is preferred, and the ability to perform all physical tasks associated with teaching aquatic lessons is required.
Job description
Position summary
Looking for a great seasonal job working outside? Come join the Plymouth Y team as a swim instructor this summer.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Swim Instructor creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Job Description
- Provide quality swim instruction in-line with YMCA Swim Lessons Curriculum
- Maintain accurate records for swim lesson participant progress, ensure communication to swimmers and caregivers regarding expectations, skills progress, next steps, etc
- Work as part of an aquatics team committed to building confidence, friendships and skills among participants. Work to actively recruit and retain aquatics participants
- Work to connect members to swim instruction and vice versa. Assist in building pathways to and from Aquatics programming with all other offerings and supports at the Y
- Attend mandatory monthly in-services and staff meetings
Qualifications
- Minimum 16 years of age
- Must have current or obtain certification in: CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2 prior to May 2025.
- Must complete pre in-service YMCA Swimming Lesson Training.
- Must have current YMCA Swim Certification and/or WSI preferred or obtain prior to May 2025.
- Current Lifeguard training preferred
- Must be able to perform all physical tasks as a Swim Instructor to include teaching Aquatic lessons.
- Complete program specific and employee orientation training by required timeline
