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 works scheduled hours, including starting and ending classes on time, answering participant or parent questions after class as needed, and cleaning up supplies. The instructor evaluates students, submits report cards, skills sheets, and attendance information on time, attends required meetings and training, responds appropriately to emergencies, and maintains a professional appearance and high standard of customer service. The role also includes timekeeping, following staff safety and cleaning protocols, and other assigned duties.

Requirements

Meet the Association’s background-screening policies.
Demonstrate proficiency in swimming strokes and the ability to instruct and demonstrate them in group or individual sessions.
Be able to perform lifesaving techniques if necessary.
Ability to build mutually respectful partnerships with people 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.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and AED certifications.
WSI and/or YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent.
Complete YMCA Blood Borne Pathogen training annually.
Complete YMCA 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

Teach private or group swim lessons to children and adults of varying levels and abilities.
Ensure the safety of participants in the instructor’s class and respond appropriately in emergencies.
Start and end classes on time, answer participant or parent questions as needed, and clean up supplies after class.
Instruct and evaluate students participating in swim lessons.
Submit completed report cards, skills sheets, and attendance information on time.
Attend mandatory staff meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
Maintain a professional appearance and attitude and provide a high standard of customer service.
Use the time clock, monitor timesheets, and report corrections to a supervisor promptly.
Follow staff safety requirements and department cleaning protocols.
Perform other assigned duties as appropriate.