Swim Lesson Instructor (5256)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•North Hollywood, CA

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 and around the pool by courteously and professionally enforcing policies and procedures. The position requires preventing accidents, maintaining a safe and nurturing aquatic environment, keeping certifications current, and following emergency procedures when needed. The instructor creates a welcoming environment, teaches using the YMCA of the USA swim lesson program, prepares lesson plans, monitors attendance and participant progress, and communicates participant placement with the Aquatics Director and/or parents. The instructor also engages members by discussing YMCA programs, responding to questions and concerns, and helping resolve issues. The position includes attending required meetings and training, following safety, supervision, mandated-reporting 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 the American Safety & Health Institute, American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
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 of each of the six strokes: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke and butterfly.
Ability to tread water for two minutes using two different kicks.
Swimming 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 the 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.
Maintain the safety of all class participants.
Maintain class rosters and check daily attendance.
Assess participant skills and track progress; 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; inform members about programs that meet their changing needs and interests.
Respond to member questions and concerns, solve problems, and follow through to resolution.
Enforce policies, rules and regulations governing pool use to prevent accidents.
Respond promptly to emergencies using appropriate procedures and techniques.
Know the Emergency Action Plan and carry out assigned responsibilities during emergencies.
Attend required staff meetings and training.
Follow YMCA safety, supervision, mandated-reporting and risk-management policies.
Demonstrate YMCA Core Values and the Six Pillars of Character 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.