Swim Instructor

Make a splash with the YMCA of West Central Florida! Teach life-saving skills, inspire confidence, and make an impact—while having fun.

Job Description

Job Title: Program Assistant - Aquatics

FLSA Status: Non-exempt Part-time

Reports to: Program Director/Executive Director

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting with the instruction of Pre-School, Parent/Child, Youth and Adult Swim Programs. Assist to ensure classes are conducted in a safe manner, utilizing the YMCA of the USA Swimming Lessons Program.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement – 16 years of age.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification.
• Oxygen Administration Certification.
• YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant or YMCA Lifeguard Certification (or its equivalent as stated in Florida State Statues).
• YMCA Parent Child and Preschool or Youth and Adult Swimming Instructor (or its equivalent) preferred.
• Complete YMCA of the USA New Employee Orientation e-learning course.
  
  

Physical Demands

This position will require sudden movements, swimming, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, running and lifting.

Essential Functions

• Assist with instructing the swimming lessons in accordance to YMCA guidelines, using appropriate age and class level instructional curriculum and methods, incorporating the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all lessons.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules, and as appropriate refers students and parents to other Y 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.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Supports The Y’s Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards (HEPA), encouraging children, adults and families to adopt a healthy lifestyle and role-models the standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

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.

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