SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Sherwood, OR Healthy Living - Aquatics
Job Type
Part-time
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