SWIM INSTRUCTOR

Channel Islands YMCA•Santa Barbara, CA

50d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Channel Islands YMCA is committed to building bridges within our communities and aspires to create spaces, experiences, and a culture where all people belong and feel connected. As a Swim Instructor, you will follow YUSA established lesson plans, understand stroke progression, and implement the Core Values into lesson plans. You will communicate with families regularly about program information and their child's progression in swimming, complete swim assessments, evaluations, and certificates of completion, and identify incorrect swimming techniques while providing correction. You will also adjust teaching techniques according to swimmer's needs, maintain tracking of class attendance, and ensure participants are released to caretakers. The role involves providing exceptional customer service, fostering connections with members, and participating in and satisfactorily completing in-service trainings. You will create a welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all members and guests, work collaboratively and respectfully as part of a staff team, and ensure building, grounds, and equipment are in working order, reporting any concerns. Maintaining certifications and taking advantage of professional growth opportunities is also key. You will support the annual campaign process, including educating members, and understand your role as a mandated reporter of elder and child abuse, responding to situations in accordance with policies and procedures. Ensuring the safety of children in facilities and programs and that proper supervision is provided is paramount.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old
Ability to obtain a criminal record clearance, if over 18 years old
High School Diploma or equivalent; valid work permit required if a minor
If applicable, complete YUSA swim instructor certification within 90 days of hire
Complete required certification within 60 days of hire
Complete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hire

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience with children or in related field preferred

Responsibilities

Follow YUSA established lesson plans, understand stroke progression & implement the Core Values into lesson plans
Communicate with families on a regular basis about program information and child’s progression in swimming
Complete swim assessments, evaluations, and certificates of completion
Identify incorrect swimming techniques and provide correction
Adjust teaching techniques according to swimmer’s needs
Maintain tracking of class attendance.
Ensure participants are released to caretakers
Provides exceptional customer service and fosters connections with members
Participating and satisfactory completion of in-service trainings
Create an environment that is welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive for all members and guests
Able to work collaboratively and respectfully as part of a staff team
Ensure building, grounds, and equipment are in working order. Report any concerns
Maintain certifications and take advantage of professional growth opportunities
Support the annual campaign process including education of members
Understand your role as a mandated reporter of elder and child abuse. Report and respond to situations in accordance with policies and procedures
Ensure safety of children in facilities and programs and that proper supervision is provided