Swim Instructor

Description Do you have an interest in Aquatics or Youth Development? Want to learn how to teach others how to swim? Are you a swimming enthusiast? Are you 16 or older? Become a Swim Instructor at the YMCA! Why Should you apply? Free Household Gym Membership Free Group Fitness Classes Free Pool Access Program Discounts Paid Sick Leave Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities Opportunities for Growth/Leadership Build your Resume Work with your friends Engage with your community Flexible working hours (part time - up to 30 hrs/week) based on your availability What would you be doing?

Planning and teaching swim lessons using the YMCA Swim Lesson Curriculum Recognizing and correcting strokes and skills using positive feedback Communicating effectively with students and parents in a friendly, patient manner Tracking and logging swim lesson participant skill progression Keeping your skills fresh with Inservice Training Being a positive role model for youths in your community Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards Requirements What do you need to qualify?

Be at least 16 years old Have the ability to commit to an entire session (4 weeks) of swim lessons consistently Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification* Have strong understanding of swim stroke techniques Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures *Current certification not necessary - certification/training is available!

Swim Skills Assessment 25 yards of each of the following Freestyle Backstroke Breaststroke Butterfly (or you best attempt) Side Stroke Elementary Backstroke