Swim Lesson Instructor

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, and 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Swim Instructor maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swim classes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Be knowledgeable, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Always keeping Safety at the forefront of your mind.

• 2. Maintains records as required (i.e., attendance, progress reports, etc.) and completes incident and accident reports as necessary.

• 3. Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.

• 4. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.

• 5. Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other YMCA programs.

• 6. Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants, and other staff.

• 7. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.

• 8. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.

• 9. Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.

• 10. Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings.

• 11. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent.

• 2. CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certifications required.

• 3. Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

• 4. At least 16 years of age.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 1. This is a safety-sensitive position: 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 the essential functions.

• 2. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position for long periods of time, including walking, standing, bending, squatting, and kneeling.

• 3. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.

• 4. Ability to lift and/or move a small to average size child.