Swim Instructor (Encinitas) (Full-Time)

YMCA of San Diego County•Encinitas, CA

1d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Swim Instructor is responsible for providing adequate instruction within National Program and YMCA of San Diego County Guidelines. Provide excellent customer service to members and participants. Not certified? No problem! GET CERTIFIED AT THE Y! We offer paid certification training to candidates who have been hired! For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)

Requirements

Minimum 16 years of age
Current YMCA Swim Lesson (YSL) Certification or American Red Cross WSI Certification (must obtain YSL within 6 months)
Current CPR PRO/AED and must be from one of the following certifying organization: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
Current First Aid certification and must be from one of the following certifying organization: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
Current O2 certification and must be from one of the following certifying organization: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
Must pass written and practical skills exam prior to duty
YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Nice To Haves

Experience instructing swim lessons preferred

Responsibilities

Instructor enforces safety rules and follows appropriate discipline guidelines
Instructor ensures that practice time is sufficient for all students to learn skills
Instructor follows logical skill progressions, and covers appropriate amount on information in time available
Instructor recognizes and corrects improper strokes or skills using positive feedback
Instructor communicates effectively with students in a patient, friendly manner
Administer First Aid and/or CPR as necessary
Report any hazards or problems to Director immediately
Educates participants regarding rules and regulations of pool area
Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values
Models the 4 Core Values in all aspects of position responsibilities
Visual and auditory ability to critical incidents, and the physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
Ability to adequately observe participant’s activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles