Aquatics & Safety Swim Instructor; PT Cordova YMCA

Aquatics & Safety Swim Instructor (PT) Cordova YMCA

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Aquatics & Safety Swim Instructor (PT) Cordova YMCA

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Aquatics & Safety Swim Instructor (PT) Cordova YMCA

Cordova, TN

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Job Type

Part-time

Description

AQUATICS & SAFETY - SWIM INSTRUCTOR

Purpose Of Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The part-time Swim Instructor is responsible for maintaining constant supervision of students to ensure safety. Creating positive, nurturing relationships with students and builds cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers. Promoting and supporting the potential of all students in program.

Facilitating peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience.

Essential Functions

• Provides swimming and water safety instruction to students of all ages and abilities.
• Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
• Helps to create new approaches to serve the needs of program participants.
• Adheres to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards, and ensures consistency with evidence-based practices.
• Maintains constant supervision of students, identifies students who need assistance, and supports students as necessary to ensure a positive learning environment.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Maintains positive relationships with parents and caregivers and other staff. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
• Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.

Ymca Leadership Competencies

Mission Advancement: 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 fundraising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks 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.

Operational Effectiveness: 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.

Personal Growth: 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.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum age of 16.
• Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration certifications and child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent or ability to get certification.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize students who may need assistance.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and remedy hazardous and dangerous situations.
• Demonstrated ability to swim in shallow and deep water and tread water.
• Patience and the ability to communicate with all ages and…