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About the Role

As a Swim Instructor at the Greater Austin YMCA, you play a key role in creating an experience where participants develop a love and respect for water while building confidence that lasts a lifetime.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor pool areas and enforce safety rules to prevent accidents.
• Connect with participants and families, offering constructive feedback and encouraging progress.
• Arrive early, ready to teach, and manage class transitions seamlessly.
• Never leave the pool unattended; actively engage with swimmers, ensuring safety and effective instruction.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, and evaluations.
• Inform members about pool rules and safety procedures, encouraging compliance.
• Provide first aid as needed, ensuring timely and accurate incident documentation and reporting.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pool area and locker rooms.
• Attend all required trainings and staff meetings.
• Demonstrate YMCA's purpose and values in all interactions.
• Serve as an ambassador for the organization, sharing the Y's work and culture.
• Assist with any other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 16 years old.
• Excellent swimming skills with the ability to teach various swimming techniques.
• Ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations.
• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR/AED, and Emergency Oxygen.
• You have a growth mindset - You quickly learn from failure and value feedback in an effort to continuously improve.
• You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and can work well with others.
• You communicate effectively - You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.
• You are customer-focused -- You build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging - You leverage people's differences as strengths.
• This position requires working in a pool environment, with exposure to water, chlorine, and varying temperatures.
• The Swim Instructor must be able to stand, walk, swim, and remain alert for extended periods.
• You will be required to demonstrate swimming techniques, perform strokes, and actively engage with participants in the water.
• Effective communication is essential to program participants.
• You must be able to assist swimmers and lift or guide participants as needed to support their learning and development.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Skills

• Swim Instructor Experience is a plus.
• YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certifications preferred.

Location

• Greater Austin

Work Type

• Flexible schedule of 15 to 28 hours per week

Benefits

• Free household YMCA membership
• Retirement planning options
• Participation in learning and development workshops
• Exclusive cell phone plan discounts for AT&T and T-Mobile/Sprint users
• Discounts on programs and services

About the Company

• Swimming lessons are vital for everyone, especially children.
• Not only do they reduce the risk of drowning, but they also provide an enjoyable way to stay active and promote healthy living from an early age.