Swim Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY:

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. The Swim Instructor creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintains safe program conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA and the YMCA of the USA swim lesson curriculum. A swim instructor provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students and families in group, private, and semi-private swim lesson

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA and supervisor guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly and in advance.
2. Regularly demonstrates patience, enthusiasm, and communication abilities to properly motivate participants to achieve their swimming goals.
3. Able to effectively teach a class of 1-8 participants of varying ages different swim strokes and water safety techniques.
4. Evaluates each participant's performance and provides constructive feedback, including completing attendance, progress, and accident reports if needed.
5. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
6. Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
7. Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, awards, etc.).
8. Attends staff meetings and training as regularly scheduled.
9. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
10. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
11. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
13. May work at any location and adjust your schedule as to the needs of the association.
14. Adhere to association and position training requirements.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Incorporates the Y's mission and values into the organization's vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the Y. Leads a culture of volunteerism ensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership. Leads a culture of philanthropy.

Collaboration: Advocates for and institutionalizes inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community. Is recognized as an inspirational community leader who navigates complex political and social circles with ease. Communicates to engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively.

Operational Effectiveness: Possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Invests resources in well-designed innovation initiatives. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wide results to achieve objectives. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives.

Personal Growth: Creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities. Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility. 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.

Qualifications:

1. Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification at time of hire.
2. Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
3. YMCA Swim Instructor certification or nationally recognized equivalent.
4. At least 16 years of age.