Swim Instructor - Westlake Village, United States - Southeast Ventura County YMCA

Southeast Ventura County YMCA

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Westlake Village, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Job Details

Job Location
Yarrow Family YMCA - Westlake Village, CA

Position Type

Do you have experience teaching others to swim?

Are you 16 years or older?

Y would I apply?

Sound good? (We think so, too) Here's what you would do:

Ensures that practice time is sufficient for all students to learn skills
Follow logical skill progressions
Foster personal growth, personal safety, stroke development, and fun during each swim lesson.
Recognizes and corrects improper strokes or skills using positive feedback
Communicates effectively with students in a patient, friendly manner
Show how you are a positive role model

"OK, I'm sold" What do I need to qualify?

Must be 16 or older
Current YMCA Swim Lesson or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification or complete Southeast Ventura County YMCA Swim Instructor Training before teaching first lesson.
Ability to swim 50 yds/m freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke with correct technique.
Other Current Certifications:
CPR PRO/AED/First Aid from one of the following certifying organizations:
American Red Cross
American Heart Association
American Safety & Health Institute
Ability to communicate effectively to swimmers and their parents/guardians.
Ability to plan, lead and participate in swim lesson activities.
Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.
Ability to see and supervise children.
Ability to spend 24 hours in the water at a time.
Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
Sufficient strength and ability to react to emergency situations in an indoor and/or outdoor environment