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YMCA Reston - Swim Instructor (Basic, Intermediate and Advance)
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The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 
 
Position:  Swim Instructor (Basic, Intermediate & Advance)
 
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job. 
 
About the Job
YMCA Swim Instructors ensures adequate safety procedures are in place for the class being taught.  Maintains class control and discipline at all times.  Develops lesson plans for each class of the session. It is the responsibility of each instructor to provide “practical” lesson plans for their substitutes. Evaluates stroke technique of participants. Keeps skill sheets, student progress records and attendance records up to date after each class meeting. Prepares student evaluations, with recommendations and comments for either staying in the current level, with an explanation why, or movement to the next level. Teaches group and private lessons. 
 
Qualifications:  Please let us know if you have any questions about certification.
 
Swim Instructor Basic:  $15.20 per hour
Must be 16 years of age. Possess an outgoing personality with the ability to relate well with participants of various age groups. Must be attentive, multi-faceted, reliable, and a proven problem solver. Must have positive mentality. Obtain YMCA Swim Lesson Certification within nine (9) months.
 
Swim Instructor Intermediate:  $15.75 per hour 
Must be 17 years of age. At least two (2) years’ experience. Possess an outgoing personality with the ability to relate well with participants of various age groups. Must be attentive, multi-faceted, reliable, and a proven problem solver. Must have positive mentality.  YMCA Aquatic Safety Awareness course completion may be substituted at the discretion of the Aquatic Director. Must have one swim lesson certification. (YMCA swim lesson instructor, Red Cross WSI, or equivalent from outside agency, ymca lifeguard).
 
Swim Instructor Advance:  $16.25 per hour
Must be at least 18 years of age. Possess an outgoing personality with the ability to relate well with participants of various age groups. Must be attentive, multi-faceted, reliable, and a proven problem solver. Must have positive mentality.  Must have 4 years of aquatics teaching experience. At least 2 water instruction certifications. (Including YASA, YMCA lifeguard, YMCA lifeguard instructor, Swim lesson instructor, YMCA swim coach cert, USA swim coaching cert, Red Cross WSI, Red cross Lifeguarding instructor, Aqua aerobics cert, Action against arthritis Cert, and other certifications along these lines).
 
Working Conditions: 
  • Must have the physical ability to meet all prerequisites for YASA Lifeguarding. 
  • Must be CPR/AED certified
  • Must be able to lift and move around objects of 40 pounds or more. 
  • Swim 500 yards. Must be able to actively teach the YMCA swim program in the water. 
  • Ability to see and hear participants in distress or asking for assistance.
Benefits:
Did you know that just for being a YMCA employee you get great benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental (AFLAC, ALLSTATE, Vision Care, LegalShield) and even Zip Car!

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service and 1000 hours compensated time in each of those two years; 403(b) employee retirement savings plan; free YMCA membership for employee, and numerous professional development opportunities.

Other facts

Tech stack
Swim Instruction,Lesson Planning,Safety Procedures,Class Control,Stroke Technique Evaluation,Student Progress Tracking,Group Lessons,Private Lessons,Problem Solving,Communication,Reliability,Positive Attitude,Multi-tasking,Physical Fitness,CPR Certification,Aquatic Safety

About YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

OUR IMPACT
The YMCA is one of the largest social service agencies serving Washington D.C., suburban Maryland and northern Virginia. Every year, we provide opportunities in wellness, aquatics, youth sports, summer camp, child care, and more for over 250,000 people through our 17 branches and program centers.

Our utmost goal is to make the Y and all we offer accessible and available to the entire community. With the help of our generous donors, community partners and members, we were able to provide $2,662,507 in scholarships and subsidies to more than 12,400 children, adults and families in 2014.

Over 3,140 volunteers gave 161,572 hours of their time and talent in 2014 to help the YMCA fulfill its mission. From dedicated board members to talented program volunteers, these caring friends and neighbors help the YMCA serve more individuals and impact more communities every year.

With a mission to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Wellness and Fitness Services
Founding Year: 1852

What you'll do

  • YMCA Swim Instructors ensure safety procedures are in place and maintain class control. They develop lesson plans, evaluate stroke techniques, and keep student progress records updated.

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