Swim Instructor - Palm Harbor

Location:

YMCA of the Suncoast
Greater Palm Harbor Branch
Swim Instructor

Rate of pay: $14.70/hr - $14.95/hr

Shift: Varies. Willing to train the qualified person

This position is responsible for the integral part of teaching all National YMCA swimming programs, from Parent-Child to Adult, thereby allowing each participant to gain the swimming skills necessary to graduate to the next level of instruction.

Research shows that some candidates apply only if they meet all of the job criteria. If you have passion and intelligence, even if you are missing some of the below requirements, we encourage you to apply to further discuss your skill set.

• Must be at least 16 years of age and possess a current YMCA Swim Instructor or Red Cross WSI certification upon hire. If Red Cross certified, must complete the YMCA Course within 90 days (or earliest opportunity) of employment.
• Upon hire, Professional Rescue CPR or Basic Life Support, AED and First Aid certification required.
• Upon hire, must complete Intro to the Ys Cause & Culture, Y's Way to Service & Engagement, and I Hear You:
  Service with CARE.
• Within 30 days of hire, Child Abuse Prevention in an Aquatics Environment training required. Within 90 days of hire, Foundations of Listen First, Principles of Youth Development, Engaging with Families, and Youth Affirms:
  Distinguishing Between Praise and Encouragement trainings required.
• Life Guard certification of YASA preferred. Get Smart preferred. Broad overview of the YMCA as it operates as a local, national, and international movement preferred.

• Must possess effective communication and human relations skills.
• Must show maturity and have the ability to relate to children and adults from all socio-economic segments of the community.

This individual needs to be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds. If individual must lift and carry more than 50 pounds, they must ask for assistance from another staff member. May be required to maintain continual physical endurance for thirty to sixty minutes of aerobic activity. Must be able to give and follow detailed instructions. May be required to work outdoors for extended periods.

Must be alert at all times. Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor environment and students' well being. Must possess auditory and verbal capabilities to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff.

• Inclusion
• Collaboration
• Communication and Influence
• Developing Others and Self
• Program and Project Management
• Emotional Maturity
• Functional Expertise

EOE/DFWP

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This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.”

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