Swim Lesson Instructor
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YMCA of Greater Springfield
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Swim Lesson Instructor
YMCA of Greater Springfield
Posted 3 months ago
Full Time
Wilbraham, Massachusetts
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Swim Instructor teaches swimming techniques and water safety to individuals and groups of all ages. They are responsible for planning lessons, ensuring participant safety, and communicating progress to parents.
Qualifications
You have strong swimming skills and knowledge of swim strokes and water safety. You should also possess current certifications in CPR and First Aid, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Prior experience teaching swimming or working with children is preferred.
Must Have Skills for ATS
CPR
First Aid
Job Description
The Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching swimming techniques and water safety to individuals or groups of all ages and skill levels in a safe, fun, and engaging environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plan and conduct swim lessons for students of varying ages and abilities.
- Ensure the safety of all participants by enforcing pool rules and supervising swim areas during lessons.
- Provide clear instructions, demonstrations, and feedback to help students improve their swimming skills.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Communicate effectively with parents/guardians about student progress and upcoming classes.
- Prepare lesson plans that align with established curriculum and adapt as needed for individual learning needs.
- Set up and clean up equipment before and after each class.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies in accordance with training and facility procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience teaching swimming lessons or working with children in a recreational or educational setting preferred.
- Strong swimming skills and knowledge of swim strokes and water safety.
- Current certifications in CPR, First Aid
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in helping others learn to swim.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand or reach for extended periods of times, move around the work environment independently, push, pull or lift up to 25 pounds for short periods of time. Employee is exposed to noise and fluctuating temperatures.
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YMCA of Greater Springfield
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