Swim Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Engage in positive behaviors that make members feel welcome, connected and confident in their choice to be at the YMCA.  Your position is essential to the accomplishment of overall YMCA goals.  All levels of staff need to put the YMCA mission at the focus of everything they do; your impact to our organization and community goes far beyond just someone “who works here.”

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.  Must be comfortable in teaching all age groups (parent/child, preschool, youth, school age, adult and those with developmental disabilities).
• Attend staff and committee meetings as needed or directed by your supervisor.  Demonstrate support for the YMCA by participating in special events.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.  Complete incident and accident reports as necessary. 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.  

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 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:

• Possess values consistent with the mission of the YMCA
• Must be currently certified in CPR and First Aid or will acquire certifications within 30 days of employment
• A positive, friendly attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• Relationship Building Activities
• Character Traits: Proactive, self-directed, attentive, solution-oriented, dependable, multi-task oriented, effective communication skills and ability to develop effective working relationships
• A level of professionalism and maturity that reflects the serious nature of aquatics safety and is in line with the YMCA’s core values & mission
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people from all social and economic segments of the community.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to bend and stoop occasionally
• Must be able to stay in the pool for an extended period of time

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

·        Child Abuse Prevention – pre-hire and Annual Refresher

·        Y Cause and Culture – within first 30 days 

·       Basic Life Support, Adult and Pediatric First Aid and Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen – within first 30 days

·       YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor – based on class availability