Swim Instructor (Summer Seasonal, Part-Time)

Description

Are you great at swimming? Do you enjoy teaching others aquatic safety and swimming? If so, please consider applying to the Swim Instructor position and join the YMCA of Central Massachusetts's Worcester Community Aquatics Team!

The Swim Instructor at YMCA of Central MA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swim classes.

Job Duties:

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, using the prepared lesson plans accordingly, and supports members and program participants in achieving their goals.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members or program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants and families connect with each other and the YMCA; and encourages parent or caregiver involvement.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers program participants and families to other programs.
• Maintains records as required (e.g., attendance, progress reports).
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Trains and supervises class aides as assigned. 
• Willing to teach at any of the 3 locations for swim lessons. 

Qualifications:

• YMCA Swim Instructor certification, WSI or equivalent.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certifications required.  
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• At least 16 years of age.
• Able to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
• Able to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

Job Type: Summer Seasonal, Part-Time

Schedule: Weekdays and weekends

Pay: $24.00 per hour. Plus, access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Leave.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application online today!

About Us:

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The YMCA of Central Massachusetts provides an environment that reflects, respects, and celebrates our differences and the richness of diversity, resulting in strengthening the foundation of community through our pillars of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is made up of our 6 branches throughout Worcester County: Central Community Branch (Worcester, MA), Greendale Family Branch (Worcester, MA), Boroughs Family Branch (Westborough, MA), Montachusett Community Branch (Fitchburg, MA), Leominster Community Branch (Leominster, MA), and Tri Community Branch (Southbridge, MA).