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.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Buils effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents 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.
• Reports to duty 10 minutes before shift and secures a substitute if necessary and with proper notification.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16 years old
• Required Certifications: YMCA approved basic life saving to include CPR, AED, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen administration
• Current YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent
• Child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date
• Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
• Demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards

Leadership Competencies

• Collaboration
• Developing Self & Others

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor aquatic environment.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
• Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• Visual acuity is required to see and observe all sections of assigned zone or area of responsibility.
• Must be able to see and recognize aquatic distress above and below the water surface.
• Ability to respond properly to medical emergency is necessary.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods at a time are required, as well as the ability to hold breath under water when necessary.
• Ability to respond properly to medical emergency is necessary.