Swim Instructor

Old Colony YMCA has brought people together in communities throughout Massachusetts for 130 years and counting This is a place where people of all ages, genders, religions, cultures, and beliefs can come together to learn from each other, get healthy, and find strength.

We do this important and compelling work through eight full-facility branches, a multi-site child care branch; a branch serving families experiencing homelessness and a branch that operates residential/non-residential programs for adolescents and adults. The Old Colony YMCA has a $61 million operating budget, and approximately 2,000 employees. Our corporate offices are located in Brockton, MA.

The Old Colony YMCA is seeking to employ Swim Instructors at our Brockton, Taunton, Easton, East Bridgewater, Middleboro and Stoughton branches

Job Description:

• Provide quality swim instruction in-line with YMCA Swim Lessons Curriculum
• Maintain accurate records for swim lesson participant progress, ensure communication to swimmers and caregivers regarding expectations, skills progress, next steps, etc
• Work as part of an aquatics team committed to building confidence, friendships and skills among participants. Work to actively recruit and retain aquatics participants
• Work to connect members to swim instruction and vice versa. Assist in building pathways to and from Aquatics programming with all other offerings and supports at the Y
• Attend mandatory monthly in-services and staff meetings

Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age,
• Pass a CORI check.
• CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications required or willing to obtain.

What We Offer:

FREE YMCA Membership, Programming and Child Care Discounts, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Hours, 70% Paid Medical/Dental Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, Staff Referral Bonus, Part Time & Full Time Positions, 10% Employer-Paid Retirement Plan

For more information, or with Questions:

Contact Whitney Span at WSpan@oldcolonyymca.org

- Minimum 16 years of age.

-Willing to complete 30-hour training course within 6 month period

-Lifeguard, YMCA Swim Certification and/or WSI preferred or willing to obtain.

-Need to acquire YMCA Swim Certification within 6 months.

-Must be able to perform all physical tasks as a Swim Instructor to include teaching Aquatic lessons.

-Complete program specific and employee orientation training by required timeline.

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