Swim Instructor - Greater Palm Harbor^

YMCA of the Suncoast•Palm Harbor, FL

8d•$16 - $16

About The Position

The Swim Instructor teaches National YMCA swimming programs ranging from Parent-Child to Adult, helping participants develop the swimming skills needed to progress to the next level of instruction. The role provides direct teaching leadership, maintains YMCA aquatic standards, supports participant safety and supervision, and communicates participants’ progress to parents. Instructors also prepare lesson plans, maintain records and progress cards, care for equipment and facilities, and participate in staff meetings and training.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must have a current YMCA Swim Instructor or Red Cross WSI certification upon hire. Red Cross-certified instructors must complete the YMCA course within 90 days of employment or at the earliest opportunity.
Upon hire, must have Professional Rescue CPR or Basic Life Support, AED, and First Aid certifications.
Upon hire, must complete Intro to the Ys Cause & Culture, Y's Way to Service & Engagement, and I Hear You: Service with CARE.
Must complete Child Abuse Prevention in an Aquatics Environment training within 30 days of hire.
Must complete Foundations of Listen First, Principles of Youth Development, Engaging with Families, and Youth Affirmations: Distinguishing Between Praise and Encouragement trainings within 90 days of hire.
Must have effective communication and human relations skills.
Must demonstrate maturity and the ability to relate to children and adults from all socioeconomic segments of the community.
Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds; assistance from another staff member is required when lifting or carrying more than 50 pounds.
May be required to maintain physical endurance for 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic activity.
Must be able to give and follow detailed instructions.
Must be alert at all times and have acceptable hearing and visual capabilities to monitor the environment and students' well-being.
Must have auditory and verbal capabilities to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Nice To Haves

YASA Lifeguard certification.
Get Smart.
Broad overview of the YMCA as it operates as a local, national, and international movement.

Responsibilities

Provide direct teaching leadership to participants in each swimming class.
Model all aspects of the SMART pledge.
Maintain YMCA of the USA aquatic standards for each skill level while instructing.
Assist with supervising children in locker rooms and at the pool.
Know emergency procedures and how to apply them.
Help interpret and communicate each child's progress to parents.
Keep written lesson plans available for substitutes for each day and class taught.
Maintain proper records and complete award and progress cards at the end of each session.
Conduct oneself professionally with staff and participants throughout the YMCA.
Create a nurturing and safe environment by reporting suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or violate the code of conduct.
Organize supplies, maintain and clean the facility, care for equipment, and assist with proper storage of aquatic equipment.
Attend all staff meetings and training sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.