SWIM INSTRUCTOR (SAMPSON COUNTY YMCA)

Wage Range

The wage range for this position is $12.44 - $15.55/hr., depending on qualifications and experience, with potential to increase to $20+/hr. for private lesson instruction once certified.

Competencies

• Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.
• Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
• Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
• Supports fund-raising.
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Buils rapport and relates well to others.
• Sets first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations.
• Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
• Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
• Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings.
• Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately.
• Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.
• Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process.
• Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships.
• Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Job Requirements

• Minimum age of 16.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification.
• YMCA Swim Instructor Certification, American Red Cross WSI or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

Physical Demands

• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
• Ability to lift equipment and to lift a small to average size child.