Under the supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator/Director and in accordance with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Elite Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching elite swim lessons according to YMCA of the USA standards.

Principle Activities:

• Teach elite level swim lessons, for various age groups, according to YMCA of the USA standards
• Create a positive learning environment through personal enthusiasm
• Be safety-conscious, maintain order and enforce rules during lessons to ensure swimmer safety
• Keep accurate records of attendance and skills achieved by each student, each session.
• Provide each student with written records of progress and conduct program evaluations.
• Provide each student with ongoing feedback of progress through out session
• Use swim aids effectively to maximize each individual’s practice time
• Utilize written lesson plans for each lesson to make the most efficient use of class time.
• Manage client’s schedule
• Facilitate swim instructor workshops and co lead in-service trainings
• Serve as a mentor to swim instructors
• Carries out additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements:

• Must have 10 years of swim lesson instruction experience w multiple age groups and abilities
• Must have a minimum of 2,000 hours of teaching experience and/or continuing education
• Must have 5 yrs experience in competitive swimming atmosphere (as a swimmer/coach)
• Must successfully complete, and maintain current certification, as a YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor (24 hours) prior to teaching alone or within 90 days if a current Red Cross Swim Instructor
• Current status in the following certifications, to be renewed annually: 
• Professional Level CPR 
• First Aid
• Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) 
• Oxygen Administration
• Must complete the following trainings before working first shift and are to be renewed annually: 
• Blood Borne Pathogens
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Must complete YMCA of Greater Charlotte New Staff Connection prior to employment
• Must complete I Create Loyalty Training within 30 days of hire
• Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Walking
•  Squatting 
•  Pushing (50 lbs)
•  Kneeling
•  Sitting
•  Crouching
•  Stooping 
•  Pulling (50 lbs) 
•  Vision 
•  Vocal Projection 
•  Standing
•  Carrying (50 lbs)
•  Lifting (50 lbs) 
•  Hearing