Aquatics & Safety - Swim Instructor (Bartlett, TN)

Ymcamemphis; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a dedicated Swim Instructor to join their team in Bartlett, TN. This part-time role focuses on providing swimming and water safety instruction to students of all ages while ensuring their safety and fostering positive relationships. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to recognize and assist students in need. Join a community-focused organization that values youth development and healthy living, and make a significant impact on the lives of participants through engaging and supportive instruction.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16 with CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide swimming and water safety instruction to all ages.
• Maintain constant supervision and ensure a positive learning environment.

Skills

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Swimming Skills

Communication Skills

Patience

Education

YMCA Swim Instructor Certification or equivalent

Job description

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Aquatics & Safety - Swim Instructor (Bartlett Y)
Bartlett, TN

Part-time

AQUATICS & SAFETY - SWIM INSTRUCTOR (BARTLETT, TN)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The part-time Swim Instructor is responsible for maintaining constant supervision of students to ensure safety. Creating positive, nurturing relationships with students and builds cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers. Promoting and supporting the potential of all students in program. Facilitating peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides swimming and water safety instruction to students of all ages and abilities.
2. Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
3. Helps to create new approaches to serve the needs of program participants.
4. Adheres to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards, and ensures consistency with evidence-based practices.
5. Maintains constant supervision of students, identifies students who need assistance, and supports students as necessary to ensure a positive learning environment.
6. Attends staff meetings and trainings.
7. Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
8. Maintains positive relationships with parents and caregivers and other staff. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
9. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Minimum age of 16.
2. Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration certifications and child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
3. YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent or ability to get certification.
4. Demonstrated ability to recognize students who may need assistance.
5. Demonstrated ability to recognize and remedy hazardous and dangerous situations.
6. Demonstrated ability to swim in shallow and deep water and tread water.
7. Patience and the ability to communicate with all ages and levels of students, parents and caregivers, and other Y staff and volunteers.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Work schedules may vary per the Y’s hours of operation. Most Y’s are open 7 days a week:

Mon. – Fri. 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Sat. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sun. 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Lift equipment and a small – to average – size child.
2. Remain in the pool area at all times.
3. Remain alert, with no lapses of consciousness, in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.
4. Recognize distress signals.
5. Support child or adult body weight in the water.
6. Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
7. Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
8. Remain in water ranging from 80-90 degrees for one to four hours.
9. Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance, in normal and loud situations.
10. Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.