YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

Swim Aide

Fitness & Sports InstructionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDorchester, Boston, MA, USA$16.39 - $19 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

The Swim Aide must be between 15 years and 15 years 11 months of age.
No prior experience is necessary.
YASA (YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant) Certification is required.
The role requires the physical and verbal ability to interact with members and staff, remain in the pool for extended periods when needed, and lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

Assist aquatics instructors during swim classes.
Prepare for class by ensuring all equipment is available and ready before swim class, and assist in putting away equipment afterward.
Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with the YMCA mission and goals.
Ensure a clean and safe pool environment.
Listen actively to members to build relationships, understand each individual's goals and interests, and take initiative to assist in achieving those goals.
Attend mandatory monthly in-service training and mandatory association trainings twice per year.
Work one-on-one with individual students during group classes when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Title: Swim Aid

Position Type: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, this position is responsible for assisting certified YSL Aquatic Instructors during lessons. This position will work only under the supervision of a YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:

Assist aquatics instructors during swim classes.
Be prepared for class. Have all equipment available and ready prior to swim class. Assist in putting away all equipment after swim classes.
Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with the YMCA mission and goals at all times.
Ensure a clean and safe pool environment at all times.
Engage in active listening with members in order to build relationships, understand each individual’s goals and interests and take the initiative to assist in the achievement of those goals.
Attend mandatory monthly in-service training. Attend mandatory twice per year association trainings.
May be required to work one on one with individual students during group classes.
All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Swim Aide is for 15 years of age to 15 years and 11 months of age
No experience necessary.
YASA (YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant) Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physically and verbally able to interact with members and staff.
May be required to be in the pool for an extended period of time.
At times, be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
Shifts vary, but may include early mornings, nights, and weekends.

About the Company

YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

The YMCA of Greater Boston runs a network of facilities and program sites that provide health and wellness programming, child care, summer camps, youth sports, teen leadership programs, workforce development, and community outreach in Massachusetts. Its programs work by offering membership-accessible activities and schedules across locations, enabling families and individuals to participate in fitness, child care, camps, sports leagues, leadership trainings, and job readiness services through on-site programs and community partnerships. The organization differentiates itself by being the largest social services provider in Massachusetts with a broad, integrated set of services focused on wellness, youth development, education, and employment in a community-based, nonprofit model. Its goal is to strengthen communities by improving health, developing young people, and expanding economic opportunity through accessible programs and support services.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40K
Headquarters: Boston, MA
Founded: 1851

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