What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Instuctor position at Old Colony YMCA?
1. 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.
-Instruct assigned classes.
-Maintain communication with class participants and parents.
-Explain class and pool procedures to program participants.
-Evaluate swimming levels .
-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.
2. SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:
-Establish and maintain supervision of pool area and swimmers.
-Enforce pool rules to staff and all swimmers.
3. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Adhere to all fiscal policies and procedures of the Old Colony Y.
4. FACILITY/HOUSEKEEPING RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Keep accurate air and water test records.
-Check all safety equipment, reporting any problems in writing to supervisor.
-Properly open and close pool as scheduled.
-Security and safety of pool area never leaving area unattended or unlocked.
-Cleanliness of pool areas during assigned hours, ensuring pool area is neat and clean at all times, reporting all problems in writing to supervisor.
5. INTERDIVISIONAL/COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Participate in interdivisional job assignments as requested.
-Promote Y programs by maintaining a positive, supportive and cooperative attitude.
YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES - LEADER
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 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:
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,
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
-Minimum 16 years of age.
-Must complete 7 hours in-service YMCA Swimming Lesson Training.
-Lifeguard, YMCA Swim Certification and/or WSI preferred.
-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.