Swim Lesson Instructor

Young Mens Christian Association Of South Hampton • Barco, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Y is a leading nonprofit for strengthening community, and the nation’s larger provider of swim lessons to increase skill and safety in and around water. This position provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes.

Requirements

• Current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification. If associate is Red Cross WSI certified he or she must crossover to YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor within 180 days of employment
• Current ASHI BLS, Basic First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certification (or equivalent course from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or National Safety Council). Any BLS certification is only good for one year
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards
• At least 16 years of age

Nice To Haves

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Communication & Influence
• Emotional Maturity

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, using prepared lesson plans accordingly
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs
• Completes new staff orientation training as required, including blood borne pathogens and child abuse prevention
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.)
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, best practices, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Completes incident and accident reports as necessary
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment.
• Reports damaged equipment
• Performs and adheres to safety, cleanliness, and uniform standards associated with COVID-19 prevention
• Assists in all areas and completes all projects and assignments as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

• An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position. They may include criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS). Additional driver’s license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees