Job detail
Weekday Morning Swim Instructor
Old Colony YMCA
Location
Taunton, Massachusetts
Quick overview
Provide quality swim instruction following the American Red Cross curriculum while maintaining accurate progress records for participants. Work collaboratively as a team member to build confidence and skills in students during scheduled morning sessions.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess current certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in competitive and safety swim strokes and be able to pass a traditional swim test.
professional certificateTeamworkCoachingCommunicationCPRFirst AidAEDRecord keepingChild developmentWater safetySwim instructionO2 administrationCompetitive strokesSafety strokes
Job description
- Looking for applicants with week-day morning availability (ex. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8am to 12pm)!
- Swim instructors should have knowledge of all 4 competitive strokes and 2 safety strokes and have experience working with children
- Swim instructors should be able to pass a traditional swim test demonstrating moderate ability in 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 American Red Cross Swim Lesson 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.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Free Y membership
- Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification
