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Position Overview

Embark on a rewarding journey

The YMCA of the North is seeking motivated, safety-oriented, and customer-focused individuals who are eager to embrace an opportunity and possess a passion for aquatic safety .

Are you enthusiastic about teaching? Are you at ease in the water and familiar with fundamental swimming techniques? Do you aspire to positively influence your community? The role of a Swim Instructor Trainee at the YMCA offers professional growth, a meaningful mission, and an enjoyable atmosphere.

The Swim Instructor position is not merely a job; it is an essential role within the YMCA. As a Swim Instructor, you will impart vital swimming skills to both youth and adults, ensuring they are safe and can enjoy the water. Our aquatic facilities are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children.

Our mission in the YMCA aquatics program is to create a secure and enjoyable environment for individuals of all ages to thrive in the water. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, the Swim Instructor role is the perfect fit for you. Swim Instructors play a heroic role by fostering recreational swimmers, enhancing skills, and ensuring safety in and around water.

This position is an excellent opportunity for community members who wish to impact youth through teaching and coaching.

Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:

Minimum age requirement of 16 years. Prior swimming experience is necessary; training will be provided for teaching swim lesson techniques and certification assistance. Engage with diverse groups of children and families in a collaborative setting. Availability to work Monday through Saturday, with specific hours and flexibility as needed.

Benefits Include:

Membership to the YMCA of the North. Discounts on YMCA programs for family members.

1. Job Summary:

The Swim Instructor Trainee will work alongside certified swim instructors while striving to achieve the necessary YMCA Swim Instructor Skills Verification within a designated timeframe. The individual will deliver exceptional customer service in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that prioritizes member safety and satisfaction in line with YMCA policies and procedures.

2. Essential Duties:

Shadow and support certified swim instructors while learning programming and emergency protocols. Understand and consistently communicate the policies and procedures relevant to the pool and aquatic facilities.

3. Reporting Structure:

This position reports to the Aquatics Supervisor or Aquatics Director, who in turn reports to the Senior Director of Aquatics or Senior Aquatics Manager. The incumbent will regularly interact with their supervisor, staff, volunteers, and program participants.

4. Qualifications:

Required:

Minimum age of 16 years. Completion of YMCA Swim Instructor Skills Verification within the specified timeframe. Patience and effective communication skills with individuals of all ages and swimming abilities. Proven ability to swim in both shallow and deep water, as well as tread water (Stage 4 swimming skill level). Commitment to member safety and alignment with the YMCA's mission and values.

5. Work Environment:

Must remain in the pool area at all times. Ability to support the weight of a child or adult in the water. Must maintain alertness in a warm environment with temperatures of 80 degrees or higher. Ability to identify and respond to hazardous situations effectively. Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distances in both quiet and loud settings. Perform all physical aspects of the role, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds in a warm aquatic environment.

6. Additional Information:

This job description outlines the primary functions of the position but is not exhaustive. The incumbent may also be tasked with additional responsibilities as directed by branch representatives to support the success of the branch or association.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The YMCA of the North is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and actively works to eliminate disparities and dismantle unjust systems. Team members and volunteers are expected to embody the YMCA's mission, vision, and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

The YMCA of the North is committed to developing strategies that ensure our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We will continuously review our policies and practices to promote a multicultural, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive work environment that values equity and respect for all individuals.