Swim Instructor

Job Title: Private Swim Instructor

Reports To: Aquatics Director

FLSA: Non-exempt/Part-time

Work Schedule: Varies

Salary Range: $20.00/hour

About Us

We are a welcoming and inclusive organization that values diversity and promotes social responsibility. Our mission is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Private Swim Instructor to provide direct leadership, instruction, and motivation to students in swimming classes. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching classes using YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies, ensuring safety at all costs, and maintaining an effective and quality program.

Responsibilities

• Instruct private swim lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines in a professional and courteous manner.
• Develop positive relationships with participants and provide motivational support and guidance.
• Wear a uniform consistent with branch dress code and arrive 15 minutes early on deck for all shifts.
• Cover all shifts and find a substitute when unable to cover a shift.
• Set-up, organize, and clean-up all class materials and report any damaged equipment to the supervisor.
• Convey basic information about aquatics programs and schedules.
• Communicate with parents responding to questions or comments about the class.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, progress reports, and class skill performance records.
• Hand in report cards at given dates for each session and complete and distribute class certificates and program evaluations at the end of the session.
• Maintain physical presence with the class and remain aware of pool surroundings and patrons in the pool.
• Maintain cleanliness of the facility.
• Know, follow, and enforce all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Possess the ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke technique.
• Must be people-oriented and possess good communication skills.
• Must have approval of Swim Lesson Coordinator to teach lessons.

Training and Certifications

• Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety, and Youth Protection Series trainings prior to initial assignment to position.
• Must hold and maintain current CPR, AED, first aid, and oxygen administration within 60 days of hire date.
• Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must obtain YMCA Swim Instructor certification within 6 months of hire date.
• Must complete Darkness to Light and Listen First Training within the first 90 days of employment.

Core Competencies

• Supports the Mission, Vision, and Direction of the YMCA.
• Builds Community.
• Provides a Quality Experience for Members, Participants, Internal Customers, and Others.
• Works Productively.
• Uses Effective Personal Behaviors/Communicates Effectively.

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 the essential functions.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a typical aquatic environment. At times, the employee may be exposed to situations where injuries may occur. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to above average. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions in swimming pool areas may occur.

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