Swim Instructor

About the role

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Swim Instructors are responsible for providing high-quality swim instruction to individuals of various ages and skill levels. The instructor will promote water safety, skill development, and a positive learning environment while fostering a love for swimming and physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Instructs aquatic programs in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly, and supports members and program participants in achieving their goals while working to ensure a diverse and inclusive culture at the Y.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members, and program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants and families connect with each other and the YMCA; and encourages parent or caregiver involvement.
• Communicate with supervisor, staff, members, guests, and volunteers in a clear, concise and positive manner while using Listen First skills.
• Congratulates program participants and families to the other programs.
• Maintains records as required (e.g., attendance, progress reports).
• Maintain accountability for assigned programs by attending all scheduled shifts and actively securing coverage for shifts that cannot be attended.
• Organizes and puts away the program equipment needed. Reports damaged equipment.
• Reports damaged equipment.
• Fulfills all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Understands, supports and is committed to the YMCA cause and our role in the community as a leader in Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. Actively participates in team meetings as assigned.
• Act as a positive role model while implementing YMCA character development and following the four core values of Caring, Honesty, Responsibility, and Respect.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Y’s leadership team including the Director of Aquatics, Director of Operations, and/or President and CEO.
• Understands, follows and demonstrates the following Y Competencies. Leadership Competencies Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community. Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause. Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence. Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment. Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role. Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community. Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

Requirements

• CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification within 6 months
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards
• Must be at least 16 years of age

Qualifications

• Equipment & Applications Knowledge of Swim Lesson Equipment

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$15.60/hour