Aquatic Program 303010 Swim Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY:The Swim instructor plans and delivers effective swim instruction using the Y of the USA swim curriculum in a designated program area for YMCA membersprogram participants and non-members. Instructors must be knowledgeable punctual professional and show concern for class FUNCTIONS:Demonstrate skills and explain them clearly to class members. Instructs at the appropriate skill and age level for the each teaching class in advance prepares to start class on time with proper material equipment and in proper all YMCA attendance and safety rules when teaching and end class on positive rapport with participants and parents of all classes in accordance with YMCA of Cleveland standards and supervisor in a timely manner of any problems relating to the class or program responsible for the safety of all participants knows emergency procedures and the location of all emergency periodic participants feedback through distribution written evaluation provided by the Program program area in a safe closed down students of class cancellations and make ups in a timely manner; also is responsible for obtaining a qualified substitute as be able to evaluate swimming skills and place participants in appropriate the pool area neat and visibly involved with members volunteers and staff in a positive friendly manner that communicates and demonstrates the YMCAs core values of caring honest respect and all established policies and procedures including but not limited to safety practices and personnel in and support association events and fund-raising required trainings and/or certifications necessary for the position and provides up to date/ current copies to supervisor. Conducts regular/ frequent sanitation of all equipment (rescue and member used) and assigned areas as outlined by the employer and supervisor. Other duties as assigned by for following the child abuse and neglect reporting process including completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form calling children protective services (696-Kids) and notifying your immediate Supervisor Branch Executive Risk Management and Human Resources Department (s). All employees of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland are mandated reporters for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and :Experience: Demonstrated public speaking ability and customer service orientation towards individuals and groups of least 6 months of instructor experience in designated aquatic area preferredCertification(s) & Requirements:CPR and First Aid certification and Safety training required within 30 days of hire. Current swim instructor (WSI or YSI) certification preferred prior to hire. Or must be obtained within the first (3 months) 90 days of hire. Technical Skills and Knowledge: Have knowledge of pool readings and chemistryMust have a working knowledge teaching aids: Kickboards pull buoys diving rings a general knowledge of anatomy and exercise physiologyDemonstrate commitment to the mission cause of the YMCA and uphold its values and ethics. Ability to work effectively work with people of different backgrounds abilities opinions and perceptionsWillingness and ability to be a mandated reporter for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect. All employees are required to follow the child abuse and neglectreporting process: completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form calling children protective services (696-Kids) and notifying your immediate supervisorbranch executive risk management and human resources department (s).