Swim Instuctor

Old Colony YMCA•East Bridgewater, MA

14h

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Aquatic Director or Designee, the Swim Instructor is responsible for providing quality swim lessons adhering to National YMCA standards. This position requires the ability to demonstrate swimming skills, make sound judgments, and communicate effectively. The Swim Instructor will uphold the employee code of conduct and will ensure that all areas of the job responsibilities reflect the mission of the Old Colony Y, and the regulating agency. The Swim Instructor will display and encourage the character traits of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in the fulfillment of all job duties,

Requirements

Minimum 16 years of age.
Must complete 7 hours in-service YMCA Swimming Lesson Training.
Must be able to perform all physical tasks as a Swim Instructor to include teaching Aquatic lessons.
Complete program specific and employee orientation training by required timeline.

Nice To Haves

Lifeguard, YMCA Swim Certification and/or WSI preferred.

Responsibilities

Wear appropriate aquatic attire including identifiable instructor shirt and bathing suit.
Provide friendly, courteous, safe service to all members, clients, and volunteers of the Y.
Instruct assigned classes.
Maintain communication with class participants and parents.
Explain class and pool procedures to program participants.
Evaluate swimming levels.
Attend all staff meetings and trainings.
Maintain updated certifications as required by OCY.
Keep accurate attendance and class records.
Distribute and collect parent evaluations at assigned times with results given to Aquatic Coordinator.
Actively recruit members for OCY.
Promote the values of the YMCA’s Character Development of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
Communicate to all program participants and all members all program and membership promotions.
Establish and maintain supervision of pool area and swimmers.
Enforce pool rules to staff and all swimmers.
Adhere to all fiscal policies and procedures of the Old Colony Y.
Keep accurate air and water test records.
Check all safety equipment, reporting any problems in writing to supervisor.
Properly open and close pool as scheduled.
Security and safety of pool area never leaving area unattended or unlocked.
Cleanliness of pool areas during assigned hours, ensuring pool area is neat and clean at all times, reporting all problems in writing to supervisor.
Participate in interdivisional job assignments as requested.
Promote Y programs by maintaining a positive, supportive and cooperative attitude.