Swim Lesson Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$18 - $18•Onsite

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 keeping certifications current, following emergency procedures, preventing accidents, and maintaining a safe, nurturing aquatic environment. The instructor creates a welcoming environment, delivers lessons using the YMCA of the USA swim lesson program, monitors participant safety, maintains attendance and progress records, prepares lesson plans, and communicates participant placement and progress to the Aquatics Director and parents. The instructor also engages members by promoting relevant YMCA programs and addressing questions or concerns. The position supports YMCA safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk-management policies; requires participation in staff meetings and training; and calls for demonstrating YMCA values and developing competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth. The role is part-time, up to 29 hours, at the Mid Valley Family YMCA in Van Nuys, California.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years old.
Hold current BLS for the Professional Rescuer and Standard/Community First Aid certifications from the American Safety & Health Institute, American Red Cross, or American Heart Association.
Hold current Emergency Oxygen Administration certification.
Have experience instructing swim lessons or coaching aquatic programs.
Demonstrate the ability to swim 25 yards each of the front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and butterfly.
Tread water for two minutes using two different kicks.
Demonstrate swimming proficiency and endurance.
React appropriately and remain calm and efficient when caring for problems.
Know proper swimming techniques.
Have the 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 swim lesson students.
Teach classes using the YMCA of the USA swim lesson program.
Maintain the safety of all class participants at all times.
Maintain class rosters and record daily attendance.
Track participant progress using appropriate skill assessments and issue certificates or progress reports.
Communicate 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 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.
Prevent accidents by enforcing rules and regulations governing pool use.
Respond immediately 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 training.
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 staff.
Develop competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.