Swim Instructor

YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA•Englewood, FL

11d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Aquatics Coordinator/Director and in accordance with YMCA of Southwest Florida policies, the Swim Instructor provides private or group swim lessons to children and adults of all levels and abilities, following YMCA standards and program requirements. The instructor is responsible for teaching participants and maintaining the safety of participants in their class. The position also includes completing and submitting lesson records, attending scheduled meetings and training, maintaining customer service standards, and following staff safety and cleaning protocols.

Requirements

Meet the Association’s background-screening policies.
Demonstrate proficiency in swimming strokes and the ability to instruct and demonstrate in group or individual sessions.
Be able to perform lifesaving techniques if necessary.
Be able to form mutually respectful partnerships with persons served.
Maintain confidentiality.
Be a self-starter with high energy and a positive attitude.
Adhere to the drug-, alcohol-, and smoke-free workplace policy.
Be able to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
Be able to lift equipment and a small- to average-size child.
Hold CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and AED certifications.
Hold WSI and/or YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent.
Complete the YMCA’s Blood Borne Pathogen training annually.
Complete the YMCA’s Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training annually.
Complete staff safety requirements and cleaning protocols.

Nice To Haves

Additional training classes as recommended by the Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Instruct all swim lesson participants in private or group lessons.
Maintain the safety of participants in the instructor’s class.
Work scheduled hours, begin and end classes on time, answer participant or parent questions after class as needed, and clean up supplies.
Instruct and evaluate students participating in swim lessons.
Submit completed report cards, skills sheets, and attendance information on time.
Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled, including regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Act immediately and appropriately to secure patrons’ safety in an emergency.
Maintain a professional appearance and attitude and a high standard of customer service.
Use the time clock and monitor timesheets; bring corrections to a supervisor promptly.
Uphold staff safety requirements, including department cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required.
Perform other assigned duties as appropriate.