Assistant Swim Instructor

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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.

• 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.
• Assist 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.

• 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.

The National YMCA Mission: “To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.”

• Care:
  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.

• 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.

Internship

Part-time

Other

Non-profit Organizations

Chicago Heights, IL

Salary: $15.00-$17.00 per hour

Posted 1 month ago