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 the pool and pool area by courteously and professionally enforcing policies and procedures. The role requires maintaining current certifications, following emergency procedures, preventing accidents, and sustaining a safe and nurturing aquatic environment. The instructor creates a welcoming setting for students, teaches using the YMCA of the USA swim lesson program, tracks attendance and participant progress, prepares lesson plans, and communicates about participant placement and development. The role also involves engaging members with information about YMCA programs, addressing concerns, attending required staff meetings and trainings, and upholding YMCA safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk-management policies. The position demonstrates YMCA values and develops competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
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.
- YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.
- Experience instructing swim lessons or coaching aquatic programs.
- Ability to swim 25 yards each of the front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and butterfly.
- Ability to 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 addressing problems.
- Knowledge of proper swimming techniques.
- Physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- 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 check daily attendance.
- Track participants’ progress using appropriate skill assessments and issue certificates or progress reports.
- Regularly communicate appropriate participant placement to the Aquatics Director and/or parents.
- Prepare a lesson or session plan before each session.
- Teach participants effective use of teaching aids, flotation devices, toys, and other aquatic equipment.
- Understand and promote YMCA programs, and inform members about programs that meet their changing needs and interests.
- Respond to member questions and concerns, resolve problems, and follow through to completion.
- Prevent accidents by enforcing policies and rules governing use of the swimming pool.
- Respond promptly to emergencies using proper procedures and techniques.
- Know the Emergency Action Plan and carry out assigned responsibilities during emergencies.
- Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
- Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
- Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character and YMCA Core Values in dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff.
- Demonstrate and develop 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
