Swim Instructor-In Training

Swim Instructor (In Training) | Emma B. Howe Northtown Family YMCA | $13.92 per hour | Paid Training

At a Glance:
The YMCA is hiring Swim Instructors (In Training) who can pass a basic swim skills assessment. No prior teaching experience is required. We provide training and certification support. In this role, you will shadow certified Swim Instructors, learn swim lesson programming and emergency procedures, and complete YMCA Swim Instructor Skills. The position offers a flexible schedule, free YMCA membership, opportunities for growth, and an increase in pay to $16.50 per hour upon successful completion of training requirements.

Pay:
The salary for this position is $13.92 hourly (in training rate). Once trained, team members will transition to the Swim Instructor role and rate of pay will increase to $16.50 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package for full-time includes a wide range of benefits (medical, dental, life, disability, and more) as well as generous paid time off and free membership. Part-time benefits will vary.
1.  Job Summary:
This Swim Instructor In-training will shadow certified swim instructors while working to obtain required YMCA Swim Instructor Skills Verification up to but no longer than 90 days of hire date. Provide excellent customer service in a safe, enjoyable, and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and satisfaction in accordance with the YMCA policies and procedures. 

2.  Essential Functions:

• Shadow and assist certified swim instructors and learn programming and emergency procedures.
• Know, understand, and consistently communicate policies and procedures for the pool, body of water and whirlpool. 

3.  Relationships:
This position reports to the Aquatics Supervisor/Aquatics Director who reports to the Senior Director of Aquatics/Senior Aquatics Manager. The incumbent interacts regularly with their supervisor, staff, volunteers, and participants. 

4.  Qualifications: 

Required

• Minimum age of 16.
• Verification of SI readiness required within 90 days of hire.
• Complete YSL V6: Observe & Communicate, YSL V6: Orientation Principles of Youth.
• Development, YMCA Swim Instructor Skills Verification within 90 days from date of hire.
• Patience and the ability to communicate with all ages and levels of swimmers.
• Demonstrated ability to swim in shallow and deep water, and tread water (Stage 4 level swimming skill)
• Dedicated to member safety and the mission and philosophy of the YMCA. 

5.  Work Conditions: 

• Must remain in the pool area at all times.
• Ability to support child or adult body weight in the water.
• Must be able to remain alert with no lapses of consciousness in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and remedy hazardous/dangerous situations.
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.
  Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time in a warm pool environment.
  

6.  Additional Notes:
This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association’s success.