Swim Lesson Instructor | Waukee Family YMCA

3 weeks ago

Waukee, United States YMCA of Greater Des Moines Full time
Description

There's nothing like working at the Y

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our staff members are people who drive this cause - it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference - every day.

POSITION OVERVIEW: This position is responsible for conducting YMCA swimming instructions and ensuring participant safety at all times.
JOB LOCATION: Waukee Family YMCA
SHIFTS AVAILABLE: Weekdays and/or weekend mornings.
PAY RANGE: $11.00-$13.00/hour or depending on experience
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: November 6, 2024; Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  1. Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
  2. Build effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; help them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourage parent involvement and identify potential volunteers.
  3. Convey information on aquatics programs and schedules and, as appropriate, refer students and parents to other programs.
  4. Maintain attendance and skill accomplishment records for each participant.
  5. Maintain teaching equipment and conduct routine checks to ensure participant safety. Organize and put away needed class equipment. Report any damaged equipment.
  6. Maintain surveillance of participants and know their location at all times.
  7. Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
  8. Know location of emergency equipment.
  9. Attend staff meetings and swim instructors in-services as scheduled.
  10. Train and supervise class aides as assigned.
  11. Represent the YMCA as a Leader of Aquatics Safety committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all.
  12. Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.
  13. Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.
Requirements

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  1. Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions
  2. Must be at least 16 years of age
  3. Current Red Cross CPR-PR/AED/First Aid Certification OR equivalent - prior to starting
  4. Intro to Y's Cause & Culture Online Course - prior to starting if hired
  5. Training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards
ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  1. Ability to demonstrate all skills required to teach participants both in and out of the water
  2. Ability to communicate professionally with parents, children, swim instructors and others regardless of their temperament
  3. Attend trainings and/or courses as required by the YMCA
  4. Continually update skills through quarterly in-services or other trainings and resources


PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, crouch, stoop, crawl, use their hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with arms and hands and lift up to ten pounds of weight. Vision abilities required by this job includes close and distance vision. Visual, auditory and verbal ability is required to communicate effectively with people and monitor property and activity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This position usually works in an indoor aquatics environment, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces.

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