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Greater Philadelphia YMCA

Swim Lesson Instructor

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What they do

A Lifeguard watches swimming areas and provides for the safety of swimmers at pools, lakes and beaches. Maintains careful watch of people in the water, enforces safety rules at swimming places; rescues swimmers and treats accidents as needed.

$31,649 / year median in Pennsylvania

+9% projected growth

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Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! Love swimming and working with children? We got you. Passionate about teaching the lifesaving skill of swimming? We are looking for individuals, age 15+ to serve as swim instructors. As a swim instructor you develop important skills such as communication, leadership and responsibility that will serve you for a lifetime! Some rewards for joining our team: Free YMCA membership•access to all branches! Flexible work schedule Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y•it's awesome! What is needed for this job as our
Swim Instructor:
Age 15+ Experience with kids and passionate about teaching children to swim Ability to pass American Red Cross CPR Certification Ability to complete and pass our in-water skills assessment The responsibilities we will trust you with as our
Swim Instructor:
Provide a safe environment that allows members and participants to learn to swim Encourage and support students to provide an enjoyable aquatics experience Evaluate swimming skills; complete progress reports for each session; complete communications for parents Participate as a part of the aquatics staff team in providing a safe and enjoyable environment Attend staff meetings and trainings as required What you can expect: Support from an amazing team Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply After reading this, if you're thinking this is for me•we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application. The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.