Swim Lesson Instructor (5188)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Burbank, CA

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 maintaining current certifications, following emergency procedures, preventing accidents, and supporting a safe and nurturing aquatic environment. The instructor creates a welcoming environment, teaches classes using the YMCA of the USA swim lesson program, monitors participant safety, tracks attendance and progress, prepares lesson plans, and communicates participant placement and progress. The role also includes engaging members with information about YMCA programs, responding to questions and concerns, attending required staff meetings and trainings, following safety and risk-management policies, and demonstrating YMCA values and leadership competencies. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Current BLS for the Professional Rescuer and Standard/Community First Aid certification from American Safety & Health Institute, the American Red Cross, or the American Heart Association.
Current Emergency Oxygen Administration certification.
YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.
Ability to perform the physical, visual, and auditory functions essential to the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to swim 25 yards each of six strokes: 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.

Nice To Haves

American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Training certification.
Experience instructing swim lessons or coaching aquatic programs.

Responsibilities

Create a welcoming and nurturing environment for students.
Teach classes using the YMCA of the USA swim lesson program and ensure participant safety at all times.
Maintain class rosters and check daily attendance.
Assess participants’ skills, track their progress, 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 to use teaching aids, flotation devices, toys, and other aquatic equipment effectively.
Understand, discuss, and promote YMCA programs; inform members about programs that meet their 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 to emergencies using proper procedures and techniques; know and carry out assigned responsibilities under the Emergency Action Plan.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
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 assigned by the supervisor.