Job Location William G White Jr Family YMCA - Winston Salem, NC 27101 Position Type Part Time Salary Range $14.00 - $15.00 Hourly
Job Shift Variable
Swim lesson instructors help children and adults learn to be safe, confident and active in the water. Each instructor is provided with a curriculum designed to teach and build skills from basic floatation and water movement to advanced stroke technique. A swim instructor must be able to manage classes, plan activities to aid learning and provide the feedback so that students become the best swimmer they can be. Swim instructors must be able to teach, lead, organize and demonstrate the proper skills needed to swim.
Essential Functions
Instructs private or group swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines with prepared lesson plans
Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs
Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.)
Attends staff meetings and training as scheduled.
Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures and pool rules. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
16 years of age or older
YMCA Swim Instructor Certification, or equivalent (achieve within 90 days)
CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen
Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards; knowledge of swim strokes, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and sidestroke
Desire to work with individuals of all ages
Strong organizational, verbal, written and customer service skills
Physical Demands
Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques; ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child
Our Vision
When the first YMCA was established in 1844 in London, England, its mission was to promote positive Christian values and healthy behaviors and activities. Today, the YMCA movement has spread to 124 countries around the world, supporting and influencing the lives of 21 million men, women and children of all backgrounds. Our local YMCA association has been serving Winston-Salem and the surrounding areas since 1888. We have created a tradition of enhancing the lives of people in our community through an ever-growing list of programs and opportunities.
Our Mission
"Helping all people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body."
