Swim Instructor

Old Colony YMCA•Easton, MA

13d

About The Position

The Swim Instructor prepares and teaches assigned swimming classes, communicates with participants and parents, explains class and pool procedures, evaluates swimming levels, and prepares certificates. Instructors help maintain a safe and welcoming pool environment, uphold YMCA values, promote programs and membership, and keep accurate class and attendance records. The role also includes pool supervision, safety and facility checks, opening and closing the pool, and maintaining cleanliness and required records. Old Colony Y will pay for Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification and the associated training.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Current CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2 certifications.
Complete seven hours of in-service YMCA Swimming Lesson Training.
Acquire YMCA Swim Certification within six months.
Ability to perform all physical tasks required of a Swim Instructor, including teaching aquatic lessons.
Experience working with children.
Ability to teach all four competitive swimming strokes and pass a traditional swim test demonstrating them.
Ability to provide effective in-water corrections.

Nice To Haves

Lifeguard certification.
YMCA Swim Certification.
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification.

Responsibilities

Wear appropriate aquatic attire, including an identifiable instructor shirt and bathing suit.
Provide friendly, courteous, and safe service to YMCA members, clients, and volunteers.
Prepare lesson plans for assigned classes and instruct those classes.
Maintain communication with class participants and parents.
Explain class and pool procedures to program participants.
Evaluate swimming levels and prepare certificates.
Attend staff meetings and trainings.
Maintain updated certifications as required by OCY.
Keep accurate attendance and class records.
Distribute and collect parent evaluations at assigned times and provide results to the Aquatic Coordinator.
Actively recruit members for OCY.
Promote the YMCA Character Development values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
Communicate program and membership promotions to participants and members.
Supervise the pool area and swimmers, and enforce pool rules.
Adhere to Old Colony Y fiscal policies and procedures.
Keep accurate air and water test records.
Check safety equipment and report problems in writing to a supervisor.
Open and close the pool as scheduled.
Maintain pool-area security and safety; do not leave the area unattended or unlocked.
Keep pool areas neat and clean during assigned hours and report problems in writing to a supervisor.
Participate in interdivisional assignments as requested.
Promote Y programs by maintaining a positive, supportive, and cooperative attitude.
Teach all four competitive strokes, pass a traditional swim test demonstrating those strokes, and provide effective in-water corrections.
Complete program-specific and employee orientation training by the required timeline.