Swim Instructor
$32,240–$32,240 year
On-site · Newton, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Swim Instructor needed to provide direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in YMCA swim classes. Responsibilities include delivering lessons per YMCA guidelines, maintaining a safe pool environment, building relationships with students and parents, communicating program information, maintaining records (attendance, progress reports), attending staff trainings, following all YMCA policies including safety procedures, organizing equipment, training and supervising class aides, and accepting other duties as assigned. Required certifications include CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen; Lifeguard and YMCA Swim Instructor certifications (or equivalents) preferred. Must be able to demonstrate all swim strokes and skills according to YMCA standards; age minimum 15. The role emphasizes safety, instruction quality, participant engagement, and collaboration within the aquatics program.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum age of 15
- Certification: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen
- Demonstrate all strokes and swim instructor skills per YMCA standards
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard, or equivalent preferred
- YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent preferred
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