DescriptionPOSITION OVERVIEW
The Swim Instructor is under the general supervision on the Aquatics Coordinator. This position will provide direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for participants in the swim class. The Swim Instructor must always maintain supervision on participants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
• Instruct swim lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA.
• Ability to organize lesson plans for swim instruction.
• Develops positive relationships with members and participants; we will need to provide motivational support and guidance.
• Encourages participant and member involvement.
• Coveys’ information on aquatics programs and schedules and refers participants to appropriate programs.
• Instruct lessons in a positive manner with little to no supervision.
• Maintain attendance and progress records of programs participants.
• Attends all staff meetings, Inservice’s and trainings as scheduled.
• Complete incident or accident reports, as necessary.
• Organize and clean up class equipment, and report and damaged equipment to Aquatics Coordinator.
• Leadership – Maintain a positive, upbeat role, promote, and exemplify Company values and represents departmental objectives and interests to internal and external customers.
• Customer Service – Follow up on complaints, questions, and concerns; respond to internal/external customer needs in a friendly, timely and efficient manner
• Teamwork - Develop and promote teamwork and cooperation among co-workers
• Safety – Comply with established safe work practices and attend to all safety-related training provided or made available by the Company.
• Other duties as assigned
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
• 1 year of swim instructor experience preferred.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
Required Technical / Other Skills and Abilities
• Ability to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
Required Licenses/Certifications
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• AED, Basic First Aid Certifications
• Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification
• YMCA Level 6 Instructor Certification or equivalent
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described on the attached “Physical Demands of Position” chart are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. See attached “Physical Demands of the Position”.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
This position has no access to confidential information.
COMPANY FUNDS
This position has no access to company funds.
