GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the direction of the Aquatic Director and in accordance with Association policies, the Swim Instructor will provide direct leadership, instruction, motivation, and a safe environment for students in swimming classes. The Swim Instructor should also act as a liaison and champion for the YMCAs core values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Create an environment that is welcoming, nurturing and genuine for all members and guests.
2. Exercise mature judgment and strong decision making, especially as it relates to safety.
3. Develop rapport and maintain meaningful relationships with members, participants, and other staff.
4. Able to work with other staff as part of a team.
5. Conduct swim classes in accordance with Y of the USAs Swimming Lesson Program in an enthusiastic and exciting way while maximizing swimmer participation in every class period.
6. Motivate others in the areas of self-awareness and self-confidence through swimming and aquatics.
7. Complete and turn in all class paperwork as required by supervisor.
8. Communicate student progress to participants and/or their parents throughout the session.
9. Maintain a positive and responsible attitude and demeanor at all times.
10. Participation and satisfactory completion of in-service trainings is mandatory.
11. Uphold the core values of the YMCA when interacting with people within the YMCA facilities and within the community.
12. Work scheduled shifts including weekend shifts. Arrangements for substitutes must be previously approved by the Aquatics Director.
13. Must be able to understand the way children learn at various ages and relate to them in a fun-loving, engaging, and captivating way.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Individuals considered for this position must take and pass an advanced swimming test. They must also have a current state approved First-Aid certification and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

Individuals in this job must be at least 15 years of age and have the following abilities: exercise mature judgment and sound decision making; ensure safety of participants; relate to people in a positive, but firm manner; be observant; be able to teach in hot, humid environments; effectively communicate information on YMCA programs to members and participants; lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and have full range of body movement.

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