Swim Lessons Instructor

YMCA of South Palm Beach County • Country Club Trail, FL

22h

About The Position

A YMCA Swim Instructor provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming lessons.

Requirements

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification.
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification or previous experience teaching swimming.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques
• Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child
• Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values.
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
• Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
• Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
• Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations.
• Builds rapport and relates well to others.
• Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
• Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
• Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings.
• Supports fundraising.
• Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.
• Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships.
• Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.
• Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.
• Must complete successful criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Develops positive relationships with members and participants and provides motivational support and guidance.
• Encourages member and parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers members and participants to other programs.
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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