Swim Lesson Instructor
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Swim Lesson Instructor provides professional instruction for swim lessons and helps ensure the safety of members in and around the pool. The instructor courteously and professionally enforces pool policies and procedures, maintains current certifications, follows emergency procedures, and helps prevent accidents while maintaining a safe, nurturing aquatic environment. The instructor creates a welcoming environment, teaches using the YMCA of the USA swim lesson program, monitors participant safety and progress, maintains attendance and class records, and communicates with the Aquatics Director and parents about participant placement and progress. The role also includes promoting YMCA programs, responding to member concerns, attending required meetings and trainings, and upholding YMCA safety, supervision, mandated-reporting, and risk-management policies. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 16.
- Current BLS for the Professional Rescuer certification from the American Safety & Health Institute, American Red Cross, or American Heart Association.
- Current Standard/Community First Aid certification.
- Current Emergency Oxygen Administration certification.
- Experience instructing swim lessons or coaching aquatic programs.
- Demonstrate 25 yards each of the front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and butterfly.
- Tread water for two minutes using two different kicks.
- Ability to swim with proficiency and endurance.
- Ability to react appropriately and remain calm and efficient when caring for problems.
- Knowledge of proper swimming techniques.
- Physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.
- American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Training.
Responsibilities
- Create a welcoming and nurturing environment for students.
- Teach classes using the YMCA of the USA swim lesson program.
- Ensure the safety of all class participants at all times.
- Maintain class rosters and record daily attendance.
- Track participant progress using skill assessments and issue certificates or progress reports.
- Communicate participant placement and progress to the Aquatics Director and/or parents regularly.
- Prepare a lesson or session plan before each session.
- Teach participants to use teaching aids, flotation devices, toys, and other aquatic equipment effectively.
- Understand and promote YMCA programs, and inform members about programs suited to their changing needs and interests.
- Respond to member questions and concerns, resolve problems, and follow through to completion.
- Enforce policies, rules, and regulations governing pool use to prevent accidents.
- Respond promptly to emergencies using proper procedures and techniques; know and carry out the assigned role in the Emergency Action Plan.
- Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
- Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
- Demonstrate YMCA values and the Six Pillars of Character in dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and colleagues.
- Develop and demonstrate competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
