Swim Lesson Instructor/Swim Coach

Ann Arbor YMCA•Ann Arbor, MI

13d•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Ann Arbor YMCA is hiring swim instructors. When you work at the Y, every day, you can empower young people, improve people’s health and well-being, and make a positive impact in your community. The swim instructor or swim coach is responsible for conducting high quality swim instruction to YMCA program participants while following the YMCA of the USA Guidelines. The swim instructor/ coach will ensure the safety of all participants in and around the aquatics area.

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years of age.
Current CPR and 1st aid training required or ability to obtain in the first 60 days of employment.
SWIM LESSONS- YMCA of the USA Swim lesson instructor certification required OR ability to obtain with in the first 90 days of employment
COACH- USA Swimming coaches’ safety training required OR ability to obtain within the first 90 days of employment
Proficiency in swimming and safety skills is required.
Must possess a cooperative spirit committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to staff, lay leaders, YMCA members, program participants and the general public.
Ability to relate with pool patrons in a positive manner.
Must be professional, alert, courteous, and tactful.
Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all staff and swimmers.

Nice To Haves

Prior swim lesson experience preferred.
Multi-lingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
Ensures safety of all participants by following aquatics best practices.
Adheres to and enforces aquatic rules and procedures consistently and fairly.
Provides constant feedback to participants to facilitate improvement while recording and maintaining attendance records.
Inspects and immediately notifies appropriate staff of any broken equipment or unsafe aspects of the pool.
Secures a qualified substitute sub when needed, and fills out proper sub request form.
Utilizes all necessary equipment as related to the program in the proper manner.
Maintains all certifications and follows proper requesting procedures for further/advance certifications.
Maintains a positive attitude and acts in a professional manner when interacting with members, participants and staff at all times.
Acts as a responder in case of injury, accident, or illness in the pool area and provides backup to lifeguards as needed in emergencies and crowd control.
Reports all injuries and completes all required forms.
Plans and prepares for all swim lessons with the goals and abilities of the students in mind and communicates effectively with parents as needed.
Completes all necessary paperwork to include but not limited to: progress reports, skill charts, evaluation reports, and completion certificates.
Sets up the facility and equipment needed and puts away all equipment upon completion of lessons.
All other duties as assigned by the Program Director.