What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Instructor - Dye Clay YMCA position at YMCA OF FLORIDA'S FIRST COAST?
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Position Summary: Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes.
Essential Functions:
- Instructs swimming lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
- Develops positive relationships with members and participants and provides motivational support and guidance.
- Encourages member and parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
- Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers members and participants to other programs.
- Maintains records as required (i.e., attendance, progress reports, etc.).
- Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
- Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
- Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
- Proficient in 4 of the 6 basic swim strokes but we will try to do them all.
- Front Crawl 25 yards
- Breast Stroke 25 yards
- Side Stroke 25 yards
- Butterfly 25 yards
- Elementary Backstroke 25 yards
- Backstroke 25 yards
- Tread Water for 2 minutes showing proficiency in:
- Whip kick
- Scissor kick
NOTE: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions.It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
YMCA Competencies (Leader):
- Values: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values.
- Developing Others: Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
- Decision-Making: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
- Innovation: Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
- Quality Results: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
- Emotional Maturity: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.
THE YMCA will pay for your certifications
Qualifications:
- Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, O2, First Aid certification.
- Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
- YMCA Swim Instructor certification.
- 4. At least 16 years of age.
- Must pass Level 2 Background Screening. Level 2 is a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Physical Demands: Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques. Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.