Part-Time Swim Instructor: Safe, Engaging Lessons for All Ages

YMCA of The Pikes Peak Region; Monument (CO); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 26 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free Family Membership

Program discounts

12% retirement benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Sick Time

Résumé du poste

The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is seeking an experienced Swim Instructor to teach water safety and swimming technique to participants of all ages at Monument, CO. You will supervise sessions, provide feedback, and maintain equipment and attendance records.

The ideal candidate has WSI or YMCA Swim Instructor certification, strong communication and patience, and a commitment to safety and inclusive, developmentally appropriate instruction consistent with YMCA values.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16.
• Current WSI or YMCA Swim Instructor or experience teaching swim lessons.
• Proficient in swimming and safety skills.
• Up to 6 months swim instruction experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize students who may need assistance.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and remedy hazardous and dangerous situations.
• Demonstrated ability to swim and tread water within Y-USA training guidelines.
• Knowledge of swimming and ability to teach at all age groups and various levels.
• Patience and the ability to communicate with all ages and levels of students, parents and caregivers, and other Y staff and volunteers.

Responsabilités

• Provides swimming and water safety instruction to students of all ages and abilities
• Plans and implements program activities that is culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values
• Helps to create new approaches to serve the needs of program participants
• Adheres to YMCA program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards, and ensures consistency with evidence-based practices
• Maintains constant supervision of students, identifies students who need assistance, and supports students as necessary to ensure a positive learning environment
• Attends staff meetings and training
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies
• Maintains positive relationships with parents and caregivers and other staff. Models' relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions
• Provides participants and parents with on-going feedback regarding student’s progress
• Set up, take down, and organize class equipment. Report damage equipment to the supervisor
• Secure qualified substitute when necessary
• Act as a responder in case of injury, accident or illness in the pool area. Provide back-up coverage to lifeguards as needed (ex. crowd control)
• Maintain certifications
• Adhere to Association aquatic uniform policy
• Support and follow YMCA policies and decisions.
• Answer member’s questions about the YMCA and programs

Connaissances

Teaching swim

Safety awareness

Patience

Communication

Formation

WSI or YMCA Swim Instructor certification

Outils

Swim equipment safety

Description du poste

The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is seeking an experienced Swim Instructor to teach water safety and swimming technique to participants of all ages at Monument, CO. You will supervise sessions, provide feedback, and maintain equipment and attendance records.

The ideal candidate has WSI or YMCA Swim Instructor certification, strong communication and patience, and a commitment to safety and inclusive, developmentally appropriate instruction consistent with YMCA values.