Swim Instructor

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