Description

Job Description/Scheduling

Quincy YMCA Hours of Operation

Facility Hours

 Monday - Friday: 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

 Saturday: 6:30 am - 8:00 pm

 Sunday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

• We are looking for Lifeguard candidates that can work shifts from early morning, (opening shift )until roughly 3pm
• Other shifts that we will fill can be broken up in diffferent ways , dependent upon classes, candidates schedules, and the number of lifeguards and swim instructors hired.
• Swim Instructors schedules will coincide with class days and times (refer to new program schedule/inquire with hiring manager).

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Our new Swim Program

As America’s Swim Instructor, the Y is the most accessible community resource to prevent drowning and encourage a lifelong enjoyment of swimming—teaching more than one million kids a year swimming and water safety skills.

The latest evolution of Y Swim Lessons accommodates varying abilities to help foster a sense of achievement as swimmers’ progress between levels. Through this approach, advanced swimmers flow more easily to higher levels while swimmers who need more instruction can learn at their own pace. This results in more confident swimmers who stick with lessons and develop a love for swimming that can last a lifetime.

The NEW YMCA Swim Lessons curriculum was developed by a group of aquatic experts and YMCA associations who pooled (pun intended!) their knowlege to help identify and vet a set of skill progressions and supporting activities. The program was then field-tested at YMCAs across the country and modified to be even more effective based on "real pool" experience. The result? A thoughtful, tested curriculum with skill progressions appropriate for participants of all ages and abilities.

There are three general categories of Y Swim Lessons: 

• Swim Starters develops water enrichment and aquatic readiness in children ages 6 months to 3 years. This category focuses on developing swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences. Parents also learn how to supervise children in the water, how to prevent accidents and how to plan for emergencies.

• Swim Basics develops personal water safety and basic swimming skills in students of all ages. Swimmers develop a high level of comfort in the water by practicing safe water habits, engaging in underwater exploration, and learning how to swim to safety and exit if they fall into a body of water.

• Swim Strokes introduces and refines stroke technique in older students (school age, teens and adults). Having mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique, developing skills that prevent chronic disease, increase social-emotional and cognitive well-being and foster a lifetime of physical activity.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Must be age 16+.
• Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider preferred.
• Candidates that are intersted in a Life Guard position but need certification or re-certification are encouraged to apply and indicate that you are willing to be certified and which shifts you could work.
• Training and Certification for Swim Instructors is also available if needed. Must be a strong swimmer
• Other certifications may apply

Benefits:

• Free Membership to the SSYMCA
• Leadership rolesFlexible hours
• Great pay 
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals
• Access by Red Line / Public Transportation

Summary

The South Shore YMCA is now hiring Lifeguards and Swim Instructors for their branch in Quincy, MA! Bring Your Passion to Our Mission!