Engaging Swim Instructor Part-Time: Safe, Fun Lessons

YMCA of Greater Waukesha County; Wauwatosa (WI); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 23.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

YMCA of Greater Waukesha County is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor for West Suburban YMCA in Wauwatosa, WI to lead swimming classes and uphold safety and YMCA values. Classes follow the YMCA Swimming Lesson Program and foster a welcoming, engaging environment for all participants.

Candidates must hold First-Aid and CPR certifications, be capable of effective communication with families, and meet the age requirement of 15 with lifeguard certification if applicable.

Qualifikationen

• Must take and pass an advanced swimming test.
• Must have a current state approved First-Aid certification and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
• Ability to exercise mature judgment and sound decision making, ensure safety of participants, and relate to people in a positive, but firm manner.
• Must be able to effectively communicate information on YMCA programs to members and participants.
• Must be observant and safety conscious.
• Minimum age for this position is 15 years. A requirement for applicants aged 15 (only) is lifeguard certification for this position.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

First Aid

CPR

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Jobbeschreibung

YMCA of Greater Waukesha County is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor for West Suburban YMCA in Wauwatosa, WI to lead swimming classes and uphold safety and YMCA values. Classes follow the YMCA Swimming Lesson Program and foster a welcoming, engaging environment for all participants.

Candidates must hold First-Aid and CPR certifications, be capable of effective communication with families, and meet the age requirement of 15 with lifeguard certification if applicable.