Swim Instructor

This position plays a vital role in supporting the mission and work of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization.

The Swim Instructor is responsible for maintaining a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while providing direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for swim lesson participants.

The Swim Instructor ensures the well-being of each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.

This results in a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also managing high-quality, member-focused aquatics programs.

• Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with members, colleagues, guests, volunteers, and vendors.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members, program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly, and supports members and program participants in achieving their goals.
• Maintains proper attendance and skill records; prepares required progress reports as directed, as well as provide participants and their families with recommendations for follow-up lesson placement.
• Follows all aquatic procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, sessions, forms, reports, and staff expectations.
• Develops positive relationships with participants and provides motivational support and guidance.
• Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on Aquatics programs, schedules, and member engagement.
• Maintains physical presence at all times with class and remains aware of pool surroundings and participants in the pool.
• Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures, and those for the prevention of child abuse.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.

• Minimum age of 16 years.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certifications within 60 days of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor certification within 6 months of employment.
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Possess the ability to observe and instruct participants in proper stroke technique.
• Must be people oriented, possess professional communication and organizational skills.
• Must have a passion for helping others, patience, and the ability to adjust to evolving situations.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and assist in swim activities within a busy pool environment.
• Ability to work well with youth and adults in a largely diverse population.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including some weekends and holidays.
• Must successfully complete a swimming and physical skills test upon hire, and annually according to CCC YMCA guidelines.