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 maintain the safety of members in the pool and pool area by courteously and professionally enforcing policies and procedures. The role requires current certifications, knowledge of emergency procedures, and the ability to prevent accidents while maintaining a safe, nurturing aquatic environment. The instructor delivers YMCA swim lessons, prepares session plans, monitors participant safety and progress, and communicates with the Aquatics Director and parents about participant placement. The role also involves helping members learn about YMCA programs, responding to their questions and concerns, attending required staff meetings and trainings, and upholding YMCA safety, supervision, mandated reporting, risk-management, and core-value standards. The position is part-time, up to 29 hours, in Los Angeles, California, with an afternoon shift.
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.
- Ability to swim 25 yards each of the front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and butterfly.
- Ability to tread water for 2 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 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.
- Maintain the safety of all class participants.
- Maintain class rosters and record daily attendance.
- Track participants’ progress using appropriate skill assessments and issue certificates or progress reports.
- Communicate appropriate participant placement to the Aquatics Director and/or parents regularly.
- Prepare a lesson or session plan before each session.
- Teach participants how to use teaching aids, flotation devices, toys, and other aquatic equipment effectively.
- Understand, discuss, and promote YMCA programs, and inform members of programs suited to their changing needs and interests.
- Respond to member questions and concerns, resolve problems, and follow through to completion.
- Enforce pool policies, rules, and regulations to prevent accidents.
- Respond promptly to emergencies using proper procedures and techniques.
- Know the Emergency Action Plan, understand the assigned emergency role, and carry out responsibilities when needed.
- Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
- Follow 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 colleagues.
- 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
