Swim Lesson Instructor - West Philadelphia YMCA
About this role
Love swimming and working with children? We got you. Passionate about teaching the lifesaving skill of swimming? We are looking for individuals, age 15+ to serve as swim instructors. As a swim instructor you develop important skills such as communication, leadership and responsibility that will serve you for a lifetime!
Some rewards for joining our team:
Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
Flexible work schedule
Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
What is needed for this job as our Swim Instructor:
Age 15+
Experience with kids and passionate about teaching children to swim
Ability to pass American Red Cross CPR Certification
Ability to complete and pass our in-water skills assessment
The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Swim Instructor:
Provide a safe environment that allows members and participants to learn to swim
Encourage and support students to provide an enjoyable aquatics experience
Evaluate swimming skills; complete progress reports for each session; complete communications for parents
Participate as a part of the aquatics staff team in providing a safe and enjoyable environment
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required
What you can expect:
Support from an amazing team
Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply After reading this, if you're thinking this is for me- we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.