Job description

Looking for a fun environment where you can gain valuable team and professional experience to last a lifetime? The YMCA currently has open Swim Instructor positions where you can be a part of a team that provides a valuable service to the community while gaining valuable experience for yourself. The YMCA will pay and train you to get Lifeguard certified, you will have access to YMCA gym facilities in Orange County, we work with flexible schedules as shifts are available Monday through Sunday and many more benefits that are located below.

Swim Instructors have the opportunity to work with small groups and provide the powerful gift of teaching others how to swim. Swim Instructors are responsible for pool area safety, enforces pool rules, administers first aid, sets up and takes down equipment, and performs pool maintenance.

We are hiring applicants IMMEDIATELY that have open availability early weekday mornings and/or weekends!

Swim Instructor Duties:

• Provide safe and effective swim instruction to members and participants.
• Actively promote the swim program.
• Record swim lesson information and attendance.
• Perform pool safety duties as needed.
• Ensure safe environment by performing routine pool maintenance tasks and operations.
• Report all safety-related incidents promptly and accurately.
• Ensure quality member service to all members and participants at all times.
• Follow and enforce safety standards and all other policies and procedures.
• Carries out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Hiring Criteria:
The following are the minimum qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Education & Certifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• First Aid and CPR certification. YMCA provides this training
• YMCA, Red Cross or other nationally recognized Swim Instructor or Water Safety Instructor certification required. YMCA provides this Certification
• Obtain YMCA Fundamentals of Swim certification within 1 year of employment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal communication skills;
• Strong customer and results orientation;
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures; and
• Ability to be an effective member of project teams

A little about us:

The YMCA of Orange County is a non-profit, charitable organization that serves the entire community. At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y serves Orange County through six Health & Wellness centers (Laguna Niguel, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Fullerton, Yorba Linda, and Santa Ana) and over 50 Afterschool Program centers. The YMCA name has been in existence for 100+ years. We serve over 60,000 members each year, operate 80 child care sites, 5 fitness facilities and have provided millions of dollars in scholarships to those in need.

At the Y, we have open positions in several areas including: Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, West Covina, Orange and more. To find more career opportunities visit www.ymcaoc.org/careers

Once a conditional offer is made, candidates will be subject to criminal background check, drug screen, and will be asked to provide criminal history. Criminal history will be analyzed on a case by case basis as it related to the position. YMCA of Orange County participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.50 - $19.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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