Youth Volunteer - Aquatic Swim Lessons

Aquatic Swim Lesson Volunteers assist certified swim instructors with a variety of swim lessons for children and provide active supervision to ensure the safety of all participants. 

Responsibilities:

• Support the assigned swim instructor with safety supervision and management of children during lessons


• Provide coaching, demonstrations, and support to children under instructor direction


• Set out lesson toys/equipment in the appropriate spots before class starts and put them away after lessons


• Model appropriate behavior during lessons: listen to the instructor, sit with the group during instructions, etc.


• Enforce Westside pool rules and know how to assist in emergency procedures


• Welcome participants and patrons, and direct questions to the Lifeguard/Instructor


• Check messages and communicate regularly with supervisors


• Log hours on the appropriate time sheet


• Be reliable and punctual (arrive ready for shift in proper uniform).

Qualities:

• Willing to learn new processes and follow procedures


• Enthusiastic, helpful, courteous, and comfortable interacting with children and families

WORK TERM:

• September – June.


• Evenings and weekends.


• 2 shifts/week. Shifts are 2-3 hours long.

QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Between 13 and 17 years of age.


• Completion of minimum Emergency First Aid with CPR C or Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion Certification.


• Completion of Volunteer Training – Provided by Westside.