What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Instructor- Certified position at Old Colony YMCA?
JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Aquatic Director or Designee, the Swim Instructor is responsible for providing quality swim lessons adhering to National YMCA standards. This position requires the ability to demonstrate swimming skills, make sound judgments, and communicate effectively. The Swim Instructor will uphold the employee code of conduct and will ensure that all areas of the job responsibilities reflect the mission of the Old Colony Y, and the regulating agency. The Swim Instructor will display and encourage the character traits of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in the fulfillment of all job duties.
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLILTIES:
-Wear appropriate aquatic attire including identifiable instructor shirt and bathing suit.
-Provide friendly, courteous, safe service to all members, clients, and volunteers of the Y.
-Prepare lesson plans for assigned classes.
-Instruct assigned classes.
-Maintain communication with class participants and parents.
-Explain class and pool procedures to program participants.
-Evaluate swimming levels and prepare certificates.
-Attend all staff meetings and trainings.
-Maintain updated certifications as required by OCY.
-Keep accurate attendance and class records.
-Distribute and collect parent evaluations at assigned times with results given to Aquatic Coordinator.
-Actively recruit members for OCY.
-Promote the values of the YMCA’s Character Development of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
-Communicate to all program participants and all members all program and membership promotions.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 16 years of age
- Must have current or obtain certification in: CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2 prior.
- Must have current WSI Certification
- Must complete pre in-service YMCA Swimming Lesson Training.
- Must be able to perform all physical tasks as a Swim Instructor to include teaching Aquatic lessons.
- Complete program specific and employee orientation training by required timeline