Swim Instructor II

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta•The Villages, GA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Swim Instructor II teaches swim lessons to all ages and skill levels in group, private, semi-private, or adaptive classes. Reporting directly to the Aquatics Director, the instructor provides leadership, instruction, and motivation while maintaining a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals. The role includes creating lesson plans, teaching swimming techniques and water safety, encouraging participants, and helping students and families connect with the YMCA. The position is located at The Villages at Carver Family YMCA. The instructor maintains required class records, follows YMCA policies and emergency procedures, organizes and reports on equipment, trains and supervises class aides, and supports and leads quarterly in-services. Physical demands include observing and instructing proper stroke techniques and lifting equipment and a small to average-size child. Employment is contingent on passing required pre-employment background, drug, motor vehicle record, and reference checks. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent.
At least 17 years of age.
At least 6 months of experience.
Previous experience working with students.
Strong swimming skills and knowledge of various swimming techniques.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adapt teaching methods for different learning styles and for cognitive and physical disabilities.
Knowledge of behavior management techniques for working with children.
Ability to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
Principles of Youth Development E-Learning, to be completed within 30 days of hire.
Y-USA Leader Certification, to be completed within 90 days of hire.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications required; the posting also states CPR and First Aid certification, with the ability to obtain them within 30 days of employment.
Ability to pass pre-employment criminal record, drug screening, motor vehicle record, and reference checks according to company policy.
Legally eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
Ability to lift equipment and a small to average-size child.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with students, preferably in a swim instruction or coaching role.
Current or former competitive swimming experience.
Adaptive swim certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Instruct group, private, semi-private, and adaptive swimming lessons for participants of all ages and skill levels according to YMCA guidelines.
Create and implement lesson plans based on participants’ ages and swimming levels, and support participants in achieving their goals.
Teach proper swimming techniques, including strokes, breathing, and water safety, following YMCA adaptive swim lesson skills.
Provide feedback and encouragement to help students improve their swimming skills.
Ensure a safe and positive learning environment and monitor and manage student behavior during lessons.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with volunteers, members, program participants, families, and colleagues.
Help participants and families connect with each other and the YMCA, and encourage parent or caregiver involvement.
Share information about aquatics programs and schedules and refer participants and families to other programs as appropriate.
Maintain required records, including attendance and progress reports.
Follow YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and emergency and safety procedures; complete incident and accident reports as needed.
Organize and put away class equipment and report damaged equipment.
Train and supervise class aides.
Support and lead quarterly in-services.