Swim Instructor

YMCA of the Suncoast•Palm Harbor, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Swim Instructor teaches National YMCA swimming programs, from Parent-Child through Adult, helping participants develop the swimming skills needed to progress to the next level of instruction. The instructor maintains YMCA aquatic standards, supports participant safety and supervision, communicates progress to parents, and helps maintain the aquatic facility and equipment. The role requires effective communication and the ability to relate to children and adults from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. The position is based at the YMCA of the Suncoast John Geigle Branch. Pay is $16.00–$16.25 per hour. Shifts vary; weekend lessons and weekday morning lessons are offered. The role may involve outdoor work for extended periods and sustained physical activity.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must hold a current YMCA Swim Instructor or Red Cross WSI certification upon hire.
If Red Cross certified, must complete the YMCA course within 90 days of employment or at the earliest opportunity.
Upon hire, must hold 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.
Must be able to give and follow detailed instructions and remain alert at all times.
Must 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 certification or training.
A broad overview of the YMCA as a local, national, and international movement.

Responsibilities

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