Swim Instructor, Bethany YMCA

The YMCA is hiring a Swim Instructor to lead instructional classes in Bethany, OK. The role involves ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for swimmers, promoting character development, and fostering a positive atmosphere. No lifeguard experience is required; training will be provided for those who need it. Instruction will be delivered to YMCA program objectives.

Requirements

• Mentally alert to dangerous situations
• Physical ability to rescue a 200-pound person
• Cooperative spirit, promoting character development
• Comfortable communicating with youth of all ages
• Physical ability to perform rescue and lifesaving skills
• Knowledge of YMCA Swim Lessons
• Must attend all swimming instructor staff meetings
• Must be in the water for at least 50% of class time and one hundred percent for lower level class
• Responsible for notifying Aquatic Coordinator when unqualified
• Responsible for being on duty for at least 5 minutes before class start and one hundred percent for the first class
• Must be in the water for at least 50% of time for upper level class

Benefits

• Training provided
• Positive and safe environment