Swim Instructor Jobs

About The Position

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 each of the 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.
• Instruct classes using the YMCA of the USA swim lesson program.
• Maintain the safety of all class participants.
• Maintain class rosters and check daily attendance.
• Track participant progress using skill assessments 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.
• Instruct participants in the effective use of teaching aids, flotation devices, toys, and other aquatic equipment.
• Understand, discuss, and promote YMCA programs; inform members about programs that meet their needs and interests.
• Respond to member questions and concerns, resolve issues, and follow through to completion.
• Enforce policies, rules, and regulations governing use of the swimming pool to prevent accidents.
• Respond to emergencies using appropriate procedures and techniques; know and carry out assigned responsibilities under the Emergency Action Plan.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• 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 colleagues.
• Demonstrate and develop competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.