Swim Instructor

YMCA of HonoluluOahu, HI

$17 - $20 / hour

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Job Description

Accepting Applications!

Love the water?

Interested in working with kids?

Are you 16 or older?

PAY RANGE:$17.00 - $19.50 Hourly

LOCATIONS:

Windward Y

HOURS/AVAILABILITY:

Expected hours: around 10-15 per week

Various flexible schedules:

4 hour shift
After school
Day shift
Evening shift
Weekends

WHY THE Y?:

If you get Y lifeguard certified with us, we will reimburse you upon hire!
FREE Y Membership
- FREE Workout Classes and FREE Pool Access
Work with Your Friends – We’re currently offering a referral bonus of $250!*
Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.
Paid training and professional development opportunities
College scholarships available
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Community involvement

Sound good to you? Here’s what your duties will be:

Ensure the safety of all program participants
Follow the YUSA Swim Lesson curriculum
Recognize and correct improper strokes or skills using positive feedback
Communicate effectively with students and families in a patient, friendly manner
Show you are a positive role model

How do I qualify?

Must be 16 or older
- No certification necessary! We will pay to certify you within 6 months of hire!
Must be comfortable and confident in the water
Must have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
Must have ability to observe participant activities adequately, to enforce safety regulations and to apply appropriate policies and procedures

Child Protection Commitment

The YMCA requires all staff to share responsibility for preventing child abuse by upholding professional boundaries, completing mandatory Praesidium training, and reporting concerns. All candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.

Note: All Aquatics team members must be at least 16 years old and pass a pre-employment background check. Aquatics employees are eligible for random drug screen testing.*See job opportunities page for full details

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