Private Swim Instructor

ADP, Inc.; Hermantown (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Family membership

Program discounts

Referral program

Employee engagement program

Growth opportunities

Leadership training

Job summary

The Lake Superior YMCA in Hermantown, MN is seeking a part-time swim instructor and lifeguard to lead swimming lessons and supervise class aides with prepared lesson plans and a focus on safety.

You will build relationships with students and parents, maintain attendance and progress records, and uphold YMCA policies. This role offers growth opportunities, employee perks, and required CPR/AED/Lifeguard certs within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16.
• CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid, and Oxygen (preferred).
• Demonstrate swim instructor skills per YMCA standards.
• YMCA Swim Instructor v6 Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons with prepared lesson plans and trains class aides.
• Builds relationships with students and parents; connects families to YMCA programs.
• Maintains attendance and progress records.
• Follows YMCA safety policies; completes incident/accident reports as needed.
• Organizes class equipment and reports damaged items.
• Potential to teach private swim lessons as available.
• Fosters inclusive environment and equity within the Y.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

Swim instructor skills

Parent communication

Safety procedures

Education

CPR/AED for professional rescuer

YMCA/Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Part-time Regular Hermantown Hermantown, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1790

Salary Range: $17.15 To $19.65 Hourly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Part-time

Reports to: Aquatics Director

• Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
• Paid time off (Accrue 1 hour of paid time off for every 50 hours worked)
• Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
• Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
• Team member referral program
• Employee engagement andappreciation activities
• Employee assistance program
• Growth and development opportunities
• Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged

Summary/Objective

Provides direct leadership,instruction,and motivation for students in swimming classes.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming : we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

Essential Functions

• Instructs swimming lessons, having prepared lesson plans accordingly. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers. Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
• Maintains records as required (i.e.,attendance, progress reports, etc.).
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules,regulations,and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment.Reports ondamaged equipment.
• Opportunity for teaching private swim lessons is available upon availability.
• Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.
• Values : Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values
• Community : Desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
• Inclusion : Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions
• Relationships : Build rapport and relate well with others
• Developing Others : Take the initiative to assist in developing others
• Decision-Making : Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another
• Change Capacity : Demonstrate an openness tochange andseek opportunities in the change process.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will not have any supervisory roles.

This position operates in and around a pool area. Sometimes the floor will beslippery,or the working environment will seem humid.

Physical Demands

The employee is required to perform all skills required for Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED certifications. While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; feel; reach with arms and hands. Employee must be able to talk, taste, smell, and see (both near and far). Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch. Lifeguards must be able to remain alert and focused on all pool-related activities, remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, as well as hear and distinguish distress signals. Required abilities include the ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision, perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue, and communicate verbally by projecting one’s voice across distance in normal and loud situations.

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum age of 16
• Certifications: CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid, and Oxygen (preferred)
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• YMCA Swim Instructor v6 Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Lifeguard certification and at least one (1) year experience working with youth

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.

Travel

Travel is not required for this position.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position. The pool is open seven days a week and hours will depend on the requirements of the aquatics department.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must be able to successfully pass a background check.

EEO Statement

The Lake Superior YMCA (the Y) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing 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.