What are the responsibilities and job description for the SWIM INSTRUCTOR position at YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATI?
OBJECTIVE:
To teach accurately and entirely the different levels of the YMCA Swim Lessons.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide quality instruction and teach the lessons as set up by the National YMCA.
- Run a safe and healthy class, keeping all persons in lines of vision and when teaching an individual, keep others on deck.
- Instructors will teach from in the water, not on deck except to do a dry land demonstration.
- Be prepared for class ahead of time, including the equipment and lesson plans to start class on time.
- As a teacher you will be there for all classes unless there is an emergency (students depend on you).
- You will not pass a student if s/he has not completed everything in that class level.
- Introduce yourself and know the names of your students and where they are at all times during class.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Keep lesson plans up to date in case of a substitute.
- Must take attendance
- Must do progress reports on each child for their parents.
- Staff meetings, in-service training, technical updates and orientations throughout the year.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must hold a current Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification or equivalent, Lifeguard or YASA Certification and stay current.
- Must hold a current YMCA Instructor or WSI certification (must be willing to cross over) and stay current.
- Must be patient, energetic and have a positive attitude.
- Must believe in the YMCA Mission and Purpose.
EVALUATION:
You will be evaluated an ongoing basis which will provide an avenue for suggestions to be incorporated into the program, and you will be evaluated in writing at least once a year.
COMMITMENT:
You must be willing to give the YMCA your all when you are here and to do what it takes to keep the YMCA running.