Swim Instructor

Family YMCA of the Desert•Palm Desert, CA

8d•$20 - $21

About The Position

The Swim Instructor is under the general supervision on the Aquatics Coordinator. This position will provide direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for participants in the swim class. The Swim Instructor must always maintain supervision on participants.

Requirements

1 year of swim instructor experience preferred.
Must be 16 years of age or older.
Ability to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer
AED, Basic First Aid Certifications
Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification
YMCA Level 6 Instructor Certification or equivalent

Responsibilities

Instruct swim lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA.
Ability to organize lesson plans for swim instruction.
Develops positive relationships with members and participants; we will need to provide motivational support and guidance.
Encourages participant and member involvement.
Coveys’ information on aquatics programs and schedules and refers participants to appropriate programs.
Instruct lessons in a positive manner with little to no supervision.
Maintain attendance and progress records of programs participants.
Attends all staff meetings, Inservice’s and trainings as scheduled.
Complete incident or accident reports, as necessary.
Organize and clean up class equipment, and report and damaged equipment to Aquatics Coordinator.
Leadership – Maintain a positive, upbeat role, promote, and exemplify Company values and represents departmental objectives and interests to internal and external customers.
Customer Service – Follow up on complaints, questions, and concerns; respond to internal/external customer needs in a friendly, timely and efficient manner
Teamwork - Develop and promote teamwork and cooperation among co-workers
Safety – Comply with established safe work practices and attend to all safety-related training provided or made available by the Company.
Other duties as assigned