Swim Instructor

Santa Monica Family YMCA•Santa Monica, CA

87d•Onsite

About The Position

The Swim Instructor is responsible for enforcing safety rules, ensuring sufficient practice time for skill development, and following logical skill progressions. They will communicate effectively with students, administer First Aid and CPR when necessary, and report any hazards to the Director. The role also involves educating participants on pool rules and embodying the YMCA's 4 Core Values.

Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age
Current YMCA Swim Lesson (YSL) Certification or American Red Cross WSI Certification (must obtain YSL within 6 months)
Must pass written and practical skills exam prior to duty
Current CPR PRO/AED and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute

Nice To Haves

Experience instructing swim lessons preferred

Responsibilities

Enforce safety rules and follows appropriate discipline guidelines
Ensure that practice time is sufficient for all students to learn skills
Follow logical skill progressions, and covers appropriate amount on information in time available
Recognize and correct improper strokes or skills using positive feedback
Communicate effectively with students in a patient, friendly manner
Administer First Aid and/or CPR as necessary
Report any hazards or problems to Director immediately
Educate participants regarding rules and regulations of pool area
Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values
Model 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