SWIM LESSON INSTRUCTOR
Buckeye Valley Family YMCAOhio, United States
Posted March 25, 2026
Part Time
About the Company
Buckeye Valley Family YMCA is a community‑centric nonprofit serving Licking and Muskingum counties through three branches. The organization delivers comprehensive programs in youth development, healthy living, fitness, and wellness that empower individuals of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds. By fostering social responsibility and community partnership, the Y creates inclusive spaces where families can learn, grow, and thrive together. Its collaborative approach—working side‑by‑side with local neighbors—distinguishes it as a catalyst for lasting personal and social change in the region.
Job Description
Provide direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes. Create a positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement.
Requirements
- Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with lesson plans and YMCA guidelines.
- Build effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helping to build the connection with the YMCA.
- Maintain accurate, complete and timely program records including but not limited to attendance sheets, progress reports and accident/incident forms.
- Understand, communicate and consistently apply all safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
- Report any unsafe conditions/equipment to supervisor immediately.
- Attend all staff meetings and in-service trainings.
- Child Protection Responsibilities: Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth.
- Participates in required abuse risk management training.
- Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
- Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
- Adheres to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
Benefits
- Employer-provided certification training
- CPR, First Aid and AED for the Professional Rescuer Certifications
