Hood County Swim Instructor

Ymcafw; Texas; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA in Texas seeks a part-time Swim Instructor to lead swimming lessons for youth, following YMCA guidelines and prepared lesson plans. The role involves building authentic relationships with students and parents, promoting involvement, and referring families to additional programs as appropriate.

You will maintain records, participate in staff trainings, and uphold all safety procedures and incident reporting requirements in a dynamic aquatics environment.

Qualifications

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
• Builds relationships with students and parents; encourages parent involvement.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons as per YMCA guidelines.
• Maintains attendance and progress records.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Swim instruction

Parent communication

Safety & emergency response

Job description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.


2. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.


3. Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.


4. Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).


5. Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.


6. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.


7. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.


8. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.


9. Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values.


• Communication - Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.


• Developing Others - Takes initiative to assist in developing others.


• Innovation - Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.


• Emotional Maturity - Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 16 years of age.


• Certifications: YMCA Swim Instructor, ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen.


• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• Physically perform all skills required of a swim instructor.


• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.


• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.


• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.