Swim Instructor - River Crossing YMCA- Lehigh Valley Region
Pen Argyl, PA
About the Job
River Crossing YMCA is looking to hire a Swim Instructor!
ABOUT River Crossing YMCA
River Crossing YMCA is a charitable, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening our communities through membership and programs that foster youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility for all. If you are interested in contributing to the largest Youth focused non-profit in the country, please read on!
Swim Instructor Salary: $11.50 to $15.50 per hour
Swim Instructor Hours: Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Saturdays (4 - 12 hours per week) (Part-time)
Swim Instructor Responsibilities:
- Report to work, in proper attire, five (5) minutes prior to scheduled class time
- Be prepared for class with an instructional plan
- Know the proper skills per instructional level
- Be able to supervise and engage up to six (6) students per class
- Communicate any issues or concerns with the Aquatic Director
- Deal with parent communications before or after class
- Take attendance for all classes
- Complete records and reports on time
- Enforce all rules and safety policies
- Prepare equipment needed before class and put equipment away at the end of class
- Be prepared to assist in any aquatic emergency
- Perform other duties as assigned
Swim Instructor Qualifications:
- Must be at least fifteen (15) years old
- Current lifeguard certification through American Red Cross, Y-USA, or Jeff Ellis and Associates preferred
- Current certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen or willing to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
- Diligence in responding to safety and emergency situations
- Able to effectively communicate and build relationships with Y staff, members, and vendors
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good customer service skills, high ethical standards, and an appropriate professional image
- Must possess sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and a positive attitude
- Bi-lingual (Spanish) helpful
Swim Instructor Benefits:
- Supplemental insurance benefits (Voluntary Accident/Injury, Hospital, and Cancer coverage via Aflac)
- 12% employer contribution to your YMCA pension plan
- YMCA Membership
- Up to 100% off of Childcare and Camps
- Exceptional growth potential for your role and career
Salary: $11.50-$15.50 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this nonprofit job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!