Swim Instructor 3:45pm-6:15pm
About The Position
The Swim Instructor I, under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, provides safe, motivational and knowledgeable instruction to members & program participants. The instructor is responsible for the safety and proper instruction of class participants. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Never take your eyes off your class. Never leave your children unattended. Safety is your highest priority. Provide safe, competent aquatic instruction using nationally recognized guidelines established by the YMCA of the USA. Be alert/attentive so as to prevent accidents. Respond quickly, intelligently, and decisively and in accordance with YMCA established emergency and accident management procedures. Teach with encouragement and positive reinforcement. Must have considerable ability as a swimmer. Maintain constant surveillance of class participants to ensure a safe and positive environment. Enforce all pool rules in a consistent, courteous and fair manner. Educate family users of the purpose and need for the rules as a professional. Instructors must set up for their classes and return equipment afterwards. Maintain and attendance and skill accomplishment records for class participants. Attend all in-service training programs and staff meetings as scheduled by the director.
Requirements
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer certified or able to obtain within 60 days of employment.
- AED certifiedor able to obtain within 60 days of employment.
- First Aid Certifiedor able to obtain within 60 days of employment.
- Minimum age 15 years or older
- Be knowledgeable about aquatics and have the know how to teach others to swim.
- Be available to parents, participants and staff for questions or comments or know who to refer them to.
- Report all incidents, accidents or any safety concerns to your supervisor.
Nice To Haves
- Swim InstructorCertification a plus fromWSI (American Red Cross) or YSL (YMCA)
- Bilingual in Spanish helpful
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, competent aquatic instruction using nationally recognized guidelines established by the YMCA of the USA.
- Be alert/attentive so as to prevent accidents.
- Respond quickly, intelligently, and decisively and in accordance with YMCA established emergency and accident management procedures.
- Teach with encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Maintain constant surveillance of class participants to ensure a safe and positive environment.
- Enforce all pool rules in a consistent, courteous and fair manner.
- Maintain and attendance and skill accomplishment records for class participants.
- Attend all in-service training programs and staff meetings as scheduled by the director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
