Swim Instructor
Swim Instructor
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides direct leadership instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes and maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool deck and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Builds positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills and creatively find ways to connect them to one another and the Y community. Hiring for current and summer openings.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are WELCOMING: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are GENUINE: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are HOPEFUL: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are NURTURING: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are DETERMINED: above all else we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
- Builds effective authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
- Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
- Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance progress reports etc..
- Attends staff meetings and training as scheduled.
- Follows all YMCA policies rules regulations and procedures including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
- Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer AED Basic First Aid certification
- Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
- Ability to maintain certificationlevel physical and mental readiness
- Child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date
Training can be provided upon employment
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
- Ability to lift equipment and to lift a small to average size child.
Employment Type
Full Time
