Swim Instructor

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Part-time Regular Leader Downtown Duluth, Duluth, MN, US

Salary Range: $16.00 To $17.60 Hourly

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Job Type: Part-time

Reports to:

Aquatics Director

• Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
• Paid time off (Accrue 1 hour of paid time off for every 30 hours worked)
• Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
• Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
• Team member referral program
• Employee engagement and appreciation activities
• Employee assistance program
• Growth and development opportunities
• Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged

Summary/Objective

Provides direct leadership,instruction,and motivation for students in swimming classes.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming : we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

Essential Functions

• Instructs swimming lessons, having prepared lesson plans accordingly. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers. 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.).
• 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 on damaged equipment.
• Opportunity for teaching private swim lessons is available upon availability.
• Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.

Values :
Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values Community :
Desire to serve others and fulfill community needs Inclusion :
Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions Relationships :
Build rapport and relate well with others Developing Others :
Take the initiative to assist in developing others Decision-Making :
Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another Change Capacity :
Demonstrate an openness tochange andseek opportunities in the change process. Supervisory Responsibility

This position will not have any supervisory roles.

This position operates in and around a pool area. Sometimes the floor will be slippery,or the working environment will seem humid.

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. The employee is required to perform all skills required for First Aid, and CPR/AED certifications. While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; feel; reach with arms and hands.

Employee must be able to talk,…