Swim Instructor - John Geigle North Pinellas^

YMCA of the Suncoast • Palm Harbor, FL

8d • $16 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Swim Instructor teaches National YMCA swimming programs for participants ranging from Parent-Child to Adult, helping each participant develop the swimming skills needed to progress to the next level of instruction. The instructor provides direct teaching leadership, follows YMCA aquatic standards for each skill level, and helps maintain a nurturing and safe environment. The position is based at the John Geigle Branch of the YMCA of the Suncoast and pays $16.00–$16.25 per hour. Shifts vary and include weekend lessons and weekday morning lessons.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have a current YMCA Swim Instructor or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (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 certification.
• 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 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; must ask another staff member for assistance when lifting and carrying more than 50 pounds.
• Must be able to give and follow detailed instructions and remain alert.
• Must have acceptable hearing and vision to monitor the environment and students’ well-being, and auditory and verbal abilities to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Nice To Haves

• Lifeguard certification from YASA.
• Get Smart certification or training.
• A broad overview of the YMCA 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 the locker room and pool.
• Know and follow emergency procedures.
• Communicate children’s progress to parents.
• Prepare written lesson plans for substitutes for each day of each class taught.
• Maintain records and complete award and progress cards at the conclusion of each session.
• Conduct oneself appropriately and professionally with staff and participants throughout the YMCA.
• Report suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or violate the code of conduct.
• Keep supplies organized; maintain and clean the facility; care for and properly store aquatic equipment.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed