Swim Instructor

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Job Type

Part-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Aquatics Coordinator/Director and in accordance with the policies of the YMCA of Southwest Florida, the Swim Instructor provides swim lessons/ private or group to children and adults of all levels and abilities based on YMCA standards and program requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The swim instructor is responsible for instructing all swim lesson participants

• This position is also responsible for the safety of the participant in their own class

• Work hours as scheduled which includes beginning and ending class on time; remaining after class to answer participant and/or parent questions as needed and clean up supplies.

• Instructs and evaluates students participating in swim lessons

• Submits completed report cards, skills sheets and attendance information on time

• Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled

• Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.

• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service.

• All other duties as assigned and appropriate

• Attend regularly scheduled, mandatory staff meetings.

• Utilize time clock and monitor timesheet. Bring any corrections to supervisor within a timely manner

• Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.

• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successfully meet the Association's policies on background screening

• Proficiency of swimming strokes and the ability to instruct and demonstrate in a group or individual session.

• Ability to perform life saving techniques if necessary

• Ability to forge mutually respectful partnerships with persons served

• Able to maintain confidentiality

• Must be a self starter, with high energy and a positive attitude

• Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy

• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques

• Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer/ First Aid/AED Certifications

• WSI and/or YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent.

• Completion of the YMCA's Blood Borne Pathogen's training annually

• Completion of the YMCA's Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training annually

• Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols

• Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor

Salary Description

16.00 per hour