Swim Instructor - YMCA of Frederick County

YMCA OF FREDERICK COUNTY•Frederick, MD

1d•$17 - $18

About The Position

The Swim Instructor conducts swim lessons using National YMCA Aquatic programs and performs assigned tasks in accordance with the YMCA’s values, mission, and policies. The instructor demonstrates swimming skills, explains them clearly to participants, prepares and uses lesson plans, and maintains knowledge of current best practices in swim instruction. The role also involves responding appropriately to patron concerns, reporting incidents and concerns to aquatics leadership, attending required staff meetings and trainings, and following the Employee Handbook and Aquatics Procedural Handbook.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years of age.
Be able to perform swim skills equivalent to a YMCA stage 4 swimmer or higher.
Have CPR/AED/First Aid certifications for adults, children, and infants; these may be acquired after hire.
Be able to comprehend simple instructions and written correspondence, present information orally, read and interpret policies and procedures, and speak effectively in front of people.
Demonstrate member-service understanding, effective time management, and strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Exemplify a welcoming, determined, genuinely concerned, hopeful, and nurturing “Y-Voice.”
Understand ethical behavior and business practices, act consistently with organizational standards and values, and maintain a high standard of accountability.

Responsibilities

Conduct assigned swim lessons in accordance with National YMCA guidelines.
Demonstrate appropriate swimming skills and explain them clearly to class participants.
Prepare and use lesson plans as outlined.
Maintain knowledge of current best practices in swim instruction.
Respond to patron concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
Report incidents and concerns to the Pool Manager and the Y Aquatics Director or Assistant Director.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as deemed necessary by the Aquatics Director.
Follow the policies and procedures in the Employee Handbook and Aquatics Procedural Handbook.