Private Swim Instructor

Description

As a Private Swim Instructor at the YMCA, you will be responsible for teaching and guiding individuals of all ages and skill levels in swimming techniques and water safety. You will lead private and semi-private lessons, following the provided lesson plans, while creating a positive and encouraging environments for all participants. Your role will include assessing swimmers' progress, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring that all participants practice water safety. You will also maintain a clean, safe, and supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

• As a Part-time YMCA employee, you will receive a free employee membership and discount on select programs
• Opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing department and an inclusive team
• Flexible schedule
• Provided uniforms
• A fun-friendly work environment

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Key responsibilities: 

• Provide swim instruction to individuals of various ages and skill levels, ensuring that each participant is taught techniques in a progressive, safe, and encouraging manner.
• Teach participants about water safety, including proper swimming techniques, breathing, and survival skills. Ensure all students are aware of safe practices in and around water.
• Continuously evaluate participants’ skills and progress throughout the course. Provide constructive feedback and make recommendations for further improvement.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive, and enjoyable atmosphere in the pool, encouraging students to feel comfortable and confident while learning.
• Always supervise participants to ensure their safety during lessons. Be prepared to respond to any emergencies or concerns quickly and appropriately.
• Maintain open communication with parents (for younger participants) and adult swimmers regarding progress, lesson expectations, and any concerns. Offer recommendations for continued practice and improvement.
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, redemptions, etc.). Complete incident and accident report as necessary.
• Attend regular Aquatics team meetings and training sessions to stay current on Swimming education and best practices.

At the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA, we are united in a sincere desire to live out our great Mission. To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Together, we pledge to do this daily, in our actions and interactions, with staff, members and guests of the YMCA, by serving, caring, and loving. To serve is to meet physical needs through our facility, programs, and responsive actions to questions or requests. To care is to meet emotional needs by engaging in genuine conversation, listening with intention, and developing relationships. To love is to provide opportunities for connection and service by keeping the Y a safe and welcoming place for all.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 15.
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/PR, AED, and First Aid.
• Certifications preferred - WSI or YMCA Swim Instructor.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following swim strokes: Freestyle/front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke and elementary backstroke.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize swimmers who may need assistance.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and remedy hazardous/dangerous situations.
• Demonstrated ability to swim in shallow and deep water, and tread water.
• Patience and the ability to communicate with all ages and levels of swimmers.
• Dedicated to member safety and the mission and philosophy of the YMCA.
• Must be available to work some weekends and 10 hours per week.

Physical Demands:

• Must remain in the pool area at all times.
• Must be able to remain alert, with no lapses of consciousness in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.
• Ability to recognize distress signals.
• Ability to support child or adult body weight in the water.
• Be in water ranging from 80-90 degrees for one to four hours.
• Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.