Part-Time Water Safety Instructor

Armed Services YMCA National Headquarters; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Armed Services YMCA National Headquarters in Harker Heights, Texas, seeks a dedicated Swim Instructor responsible for teaching swim lessons and ensuring participant safety. Candidates must possess certifications in Water Safety Instruction and First Aid/CPR. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage equipment and class registrations.

The position entails standing for long periods and the ability to lift heavy equipment, with work conditions varying between indoor and outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate skills in swim lesson instruction is required.
• Ability to work independently and possess energy and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Instruct all swim lesson participants.
• Ensure participant safety in class.
• Evaluate students participating in swim lessons.

Skills

Swim lesson instruction

Emergency response

Customer service

Ability to lift over 100 pounds

Education

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR and AED Certification

Tools

Lifesaving equipment

Job description

SUMMARY

A swim test will be administered during the interview.

Main Responsibilities

The essential functions of this position include but not limited to the following:

• Responsible for instructing all swim lesson participants
• Responsible for the safety of the participant in their own class
• Work hours as scheduled which includes beginning and ending class on time; remaining after class to answer participant and/or parent questions as needed and clean up supplies
• Instructs and evaluates students participating in swim lessons
• Schedules swim lessons with patrons; and must contact patrons within two business days
• Submits completed report cards, skills sheets and attendance information on time
• Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled
• Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director

Mandatory Certifications

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR and AED Certification

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee is frequently required to run, swim, paddle and walk short distances; stand and sit for long periods; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear both in person from close and long distances and by phone or radio; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate lifesaving equipment.. The employee regularly lifts, pushes or pulls persons or equipment over 100 pounds. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic colors and shades; depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

This position routinely works at an indoor swimming facility. During summer months only outdoor weather conditions with little to no temperature control, and is routinely exposed to the sun, may be exposed to extreme heat, cold, wind and rain; works on uneven and/or slippery surfaces and is periodically exposed to hazardous conditions/situation. This position works a varied work week as determined by the needs required to manage operations.

Travel

Travel time is not required for this position

Education and Experience

Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older

Knowledge of and the ability to demonstrate skills in swim lesson instruction

Ability to demonstrate skills as required for class content and use teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, lifejackets, etc.

Ability to work independently and possess energy and enthusiasm

Ability to positively interact with the general public

Other Duties

Please note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.