Swim Instructor - Southwest
About The Position
Under the direction of the Aquatic Director and in accordance with Association policies, the Swim Instructor will provide direct leadership, instruction, motivation, and a safe environment for students in swimming classes. The Swim Instructor should also act as a liaison and champion for the YMCA’s core values. The position requires creating a welcoming environment, exercising mature judgment for safety, developing rapport with members and staff, and conducting swim classes enthusiastically according to the Y of the USAs Swimming Lesson Program. The instructor will motivate participants in self-awareness and self-confidence, complete required paperwork, communicate student progress, maintain a positive attitude, and uphold YMCA core values. The role involves working scheduled shifts, including weekends, and requires understanding how children learn at various ages to relate to them in an engaging way.
Requirements
- Must take and pass an advanced swimming test.
- Must have a current state approved First-Aid certification and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
- Ability to exercise mature judgment and sound decision making, ensure safety of participants, and relate to people in a positive, but firm manner.
- Must be able to effectively communicate information on YMCA programs to members and participants.
- Must be observant and safety conscious.
- Minimum age for this position is 15 years.
- A requirement for applicants aged 15 (only) is lifeguard certification for this position.
Responsibilities
- Create an environment that is welcoming, nurturing and genuine for all members and guests.
- Exercise mature judgment and strong decision making, especially as it relates to safety.
- Develop rapport and maintain meaningful relationships with members, participants, and other staff.
- Able to work with other staff as part of a team.
- Conduct swim classes in accordance with Y of the USAs Swimming Lesson Program in an enthusiastic and exciting way while maximizing swimmer participation in every class period.
- Motivate others in the areas of self-awareness and self-confidence through swimming and aquatics.
- Complete and turn in all class paperwork as required by supervisor.
- Communicate student progress to participants and/or their parents throughout the session.
- Maintain a positive and responsible attitude and demeanor at all times.
- Participation and satisfactory completion of in-service trainings is mandatory.
- Uphold the core values of the YMCA when interacting with people within the YMCA facilities and within the community.
- Work scheduled shifts including weekend shifts.
- Arrangements for substitutes must be previously approved by the Aquatics Director.
- Must be able to understand the way children learn at various ages and relate to them in a fun-loving, engaging, and captivating way.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
