OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA - Water Fitness Instructor

YMCA OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS•Indianapolis, IN

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, the Instructor II will provide safe and challenging classes according to YMCA and safety guidelines. This role involves developing participants to their fullest potential, providing exceptional service, and maintaining a professional attitude and appearance. The instructor will also be responsible for preparing lesson plans, setting up and putting away equipment, and ensuring all necessary paperwork and record-keeping are completed.

Requirements

Adherence to all safety guidelines (OSHA, American Heart Association, YMCA of the USA Basic Swim Lesson Program).
Knowledge of emergency procedures.
Ability to develop participants to their fullest potential.
Ability to provide exceptional service.
Willingness to attend staff meetings and in-service trainings.
Completion of all necessary paperwork and record keeping.
Ability to prepare lesson plans.
Ability to set up and put away equipment.
Ability to spend adequate time in the water for effective instruction.
Maintenance of a professional appearance and attitude.
Maintenance of a cooperative attitude when sharing site space.
Ability to provide appropriate attention to class and participants.
Ability to refrain from socializing with other personnel during class time.
Ability to assist in leading new or inexperienced staff.
Ability to report problems or concerns to the Program Coordinator.
Maintenance of current certifications and swimming skills.
Taking complete responsibility for scheduled hours.
Following appropriate substitution procedures when necessary.

Nice To Haves

YMCA Basic Swim Lesson Program training experience.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and challenging classes by adhering to all safety guidelines (OSHA, American Heart Association, YMCA of the USA Basic Swim Lesson Program).
Assist with the training of new instructors by guiding, shadowing and demonstrating the YMCA Basic Swim Lesson Program.
Know and follow emergency procedures according to established guidelines, including those applicable to aquatic health codes.
Aid in developing participants to their fullest potential and providing exceptional service.
Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings.
Complete all necessary paperwork and record keeping (i.e. accident reports, skill sheets, and progress reports).
Prepare lesson plan for each class (using skill sheets and instruction manual as guidelines).
Set up all equipment BEFORE class time begins and put away after class ends (return materials and store neatly).
Spend adequate time in the water in order to provide effective class instruction.
Maintain a professional appearance and attitude (refer to dress code for Aquatic staff).
Maintain a cooperative attitude when sharing site space, including maintaining an appropriate voice level and using space according to class needs and site provisions.
Provide appropriate attention to class and participants and refrain from socializing with other personnel during class time.
Assist in leading new or inexperienced staff in teaching by allowing them to follow your class structure and advising them on best practices.
Report any problems or concerns to the Program Coordinator.
Keep certifications and swimming skills current.
Take complete responsibility for scheduled hours and if necessary, follow the appropriate substitution procedures.