Swim Instructor

Assistant Swim Instructor Hammond Family YMCA - Hammond, IN Overview Position Type: Part Time Description Pay starts at $11.00 per hour and up based on experience Make a splash in your career help swimmers of all ages gain confidence in the water at the Y! POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Delivers legendary service to all members, guests, and program participants. The Assistant Swim Instructor will maintain a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swim classes. Essential Functions: Assist in completing all necessary paperwork and record keeping in a timely manner (i.e. attendance, progress tracker, certification of achievements, accident reports.) Be prepared and relationship ready by having all equipment set up BEFORE class time begins and put away after class ends. Report any damaged equipment. Spend adequate time in the water to develop participants to their fullest potential and provide exceptional instruction. Maintain a professional appearance and attitude. Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude when sharing site space, including maintaining an appropriate voice level and using space appropriately to class needs and site provisions. Provide appropriate attention to class and participants and refrain from socializing with other personnel during class time. Assists in instruction of swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having and using prepared lesson plans. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Attend all meetings and trainings as assigned. Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the success of the department and broader association goals. Qualifications: Minimum age of 15 years old. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Current nationally recognized certification. Including current First Aid, BLS and Oxygen Administration or willing to obtain certification. Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards. Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Complete ongoing yearly compliance training. YMCA Competencies (Leader): The National YMCA Mission: "To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all." Caring: Demonstrates kindness and empathy in daily interactions. Welcomes all and builds positive relationships with members and teammates. Honesty: Acts with integrity, keeps commitments, and communicates truthfully. Respect: Treats others with dignity and listens with empathy. Welcomes all backgrounds and identities. Responsibility: Follows through on tasks and takes ownership of behavior and results. Work Environment & Physical Demands: Ability to work accurately at a fast pace. Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme humidity/dampness and heat. Must have high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative. Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities. Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend. Always maintain a neat and professional appearance. Physically perform all skills required of a swim instructor.