POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community
through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Swim Instructor at the Streator Family YMCA creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe program conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA and the Red Cross swim lesson curriculum. A swim instructor provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students and families in group, private, and semi-private swim lessons. This position functions as a part-time position and hours vary depending on the season.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with Red Cross guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the Y.
• 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.).
• Attends staff meetings and training as scheduled.
• Follows all Y policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment.
• Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Certifications: CPR, AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention and Blood Borne Pathogens. (obtain within 30 days of hire)
• Certification: Current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification. (obtain within 90 days of hire)
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with Red Cross standards.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed in an indoor aquatics environment.
• Must be able to hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
• Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person