Swim Instructor, Swim Coach, Lifeguard, Recreation Instructor
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
My time spent at the Y almost entirely revolved around children. I was a coach and swimming instructor which allowed me to teach one of my passions, swimming. I was also able to interact with hundreds of wonderful, gifted and intelligent students. I thoroughly enjoyed my time, but was constantly struggling with the amount of pay I was afforded. I was also employed as a Gym, and swim instructor for homeschool children. Here I was able to work with a diverse background of children in the area. Some were from families that were extremely religious, others were homes to children with special needs. I enjoyed the opportunity to expand my students exposure to not only swimming and recreation, but personal skills between peers. Leaving this employment was extremely difficult after developing many personal connections to coworkers, peers, students, friends and parents. Many would still be able to give personal accounts of my expertise.