SWIM LESSON INSTRUCTOR

To provide safe, high quality and organized swim lessons.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct a well organized and safe class.
• Participate in the water. Demonstrate while teaching.
• Complete all required records and reports on schedule. Formulate daily lesson plans, keep attendance, complete evaluations for swimmers, incident and accident reports and sub forms.
• Assist with set up before classes and replacing equipment after use.
• Communicate with swim participants and parents about the progress of the swimmer.
• Attend training and meetings that contribute to staff growth and learning.
• Let the aquatic coordinator know if there’s concern with swim participant absence.
• Cooperate with other directors and staff in the total development and operation of the Y.
• Follow all procedures established by the Aquatic Coordinator and outlined in the Aquatic Staff Manual.
• All other duties assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Builds effective, supportive working relationships with volunteers and staff. 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:

• Current CPR AED and First Aid certification (must include adult, child, and infant CPR and obstructed airway maneuver, two-rescuer CPR, modified jaw thrust, and use of pocket-mask and bag-valve mask resuscitation. American Safety & Health Institute CPR-PRO, American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, American Heart Association CPR for the Health Care Provider, and National Safety Council Professional Rescuer CPR certification programs meet these requirements.)
• Swim 50 yards each of : sidestroke, front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke.
• Tread water for two minutes.
• Reflect emotional maturity, good communication skills, judgment, tact, and a positive attitude.
• Must Complete YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification within a 90 day period of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise children’s activities.