About This Role
This role involves teaching swimming lessons, ensuring the safety of all participants, and maintaining a positive learning environment. The instructor will enforce safety rules, provide effective feedback on swimming techniques, and respond to emergencies as needed.
Responsibilities
- Enforce safety rules and follow appropriate discipline guidelines
- Ensure that practice time is sufficient for all students to learn skills
- Follow logical skill progressions, and cover an appropriate amount of information in the time available
- Recognize and correct improper strokes or skills using positive feedback
- Communicate effectively with students in a patient, friendly manner
- Administer First Aid and/or CPR as necessary
- Report any hazards or problems to the Director immediately
- Educate participants regarding rules and regulations of the pool area
- Work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values
- Model the 4 Core Values in all aspects of position responsibilities
- Observe critical incidents visually and auditorily, and act swiftly in emergency situations
- Adequately observe participant's activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Current YMCA Swim Lesson (YSL) Certification or American Red Cross WSI Certification (must obtain YSL within 6 months)
- Experience instructing swim lessons preferred
- Must pass written and practical skills exam prior to duty
- Current CPR PRO/AED from one of the following certifying organizations:
- American Red Cross
- American Heart Association
- American Safety & Health Institute
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, squat, kneel, and bend for extended periods while on duty
- Ability to lift 50 lbs safely
- Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform the essential functions and program activities
- Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust
Important Details
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
- The aquatic center's temperature can fluctuate depending on the pool and may range from cool to warm
