Swim Lesson Instructor

Reports to:

Aquatic Director Revision Date: 1/8/19

This position is responsible for teaching participants skills to enhance their swimming abilities following the YMCA of the USA Swim Lesson program while ensuring the safety of students at all times.

• Teach aquatic and safety skills according to level being taught.
• Follow prepared lesson plans and have equipment to be used during class prepared before the start of class. Incorporate YMCA Character Development values into each lesson.
• Maintain class attendance and student skill accomplishment records.
• Generate completed mid-session reports for each student, and certificates of achievement for students who are ready to progress to the next level.
• Keep Aquatic area clean and decks free from clutter.
• Recognize potential hazards, communicate and eliminate hazards relative to program and program areas.
• Adhere to policies and responsibilities in the Aquatic Staff Manual
• Plan and implement program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Adhere to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Maintain positive relations with patrons and other staff. Model relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.

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 fund-raising.

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.

• Minimum 16 Years of age.
• Must be energetic, creative, enthusiastic and work well with children. Be skilled at and understand the importance of building relationships with people; members, staff, volunteers, donors, community leaders.
• Ability to communicate and teach swimming skills to students in an effective manner
• Current YMCA Swim Instructor or Red Cross WSI Certification, CPR for Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Oxygen Administration.
• New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Blood Borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment, and Y Leader training within 30 days of hire date.

Ability to carry out all requirements of a YMCA certified Swim Instructor.