Swim Instructor
Job Posting for Swim Instructor at MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA
Job Details
Level: Entry
Job Location: Andover Branch - Andover, MA
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $16.05 Hourly
Job Shift: Afternoon
Description
The Swim Instructor I, under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, provides safe, motivational and knowledgeable instruction to members & program participants. The instructor is responsible for the safety and proper instruction of class participants.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Never take your eyes off your class. Never leave your children unattended. Safety is your highest priority.
- Provide safe, competent aquatic instruction using nationally recognized guidelines established by the YMCA of the USA.
- Be alert/attentive so as to prevent accidents. Respond quickly, intelligently, and decisively and in accordance with YMCA established emergency and accident management procedures.
- Teach with encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Must have considerable ability as a swimmer.
- Maintain constant surveillance of class participants to ensure a safe and positive environment.
- Enforce all pool rules in a consistent, courteous and fair manner. Educate family users of the purpose and need for the rules as a professional.
- Instructors must set up for their classes and return equipment afterwards.
- Maintain and attendance and skill accomplishment records for class participants.
- Attend all in-service training programs and staff meetings as scheduled by the director.
Qualifications
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer certified or able to obtain within 60 days of employment.
- AED certified or able to obtain within 60 days of employment.
- First Aid Certified or able to obtain within 60 days of employment.
- Swim Instructor Certification a plus from WSI (American Red Cross) or YSL (YMCA)
- Minimum age 15 years or older
- Bilingual in Spanish helpful
- Be knowledgeable about aquatics and have the know how to teach others to swim.
- Be available to parents, participants and staff for questions or comments or know who to refer them to.
- Report all incidents, accidents or any safety concerns to your supervisor.
Hourly Wage Estimation for Swim Instructor in Andover, MA
$35.81 to $60.42
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