Private Swim Instructor - Trotter YMCA

YMCA of Greater Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Swim Instructor who will provide leadership and instruction in swimming lessons. This role involves creating a safe and engaging environment for participants while promoting youth development and healthy living. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting lessons, maintaining certifications, and fostering positive relationships with parents and participants. Join a cause-driven organization that values collaboration, operational effectiveness, and community service, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Must maintain all required certifications and respond to emergencies appropriately.
• Experience in conducting swim lessons and engaging with parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and instruction for swimming lessons.
• Create a safe and positive atmosphere for participants.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and progress.

Skills

Leadership

Instruction

Motivation

Communication

Organizational Skills

Emergency Response

Education

Certification in Lifeguarding

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Position Summary:

Provides leadership, instruction and motivation for participants in swimming lessons. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere promoting member safety and engagement, youth development and healthy living in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

1. Knows and understands all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately and appropriately, in accordance with YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
2. Maintains all required certifications, in accordance with YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
3. Conducts swim lessons for one to two participants in accordance with YMCA standards, policies and procedures. Coordinates with parents to schedule a mutually agreed upon time for lessons.
4. Develops swimming and water safety skills using effective organizational patterns, observation, instructional floatation devices and teaching techniques, adjusting for each participant’s developmental needs.
5. Creates a positive student experience by providing effective feedback, celebrating success, and encouraging progress.
6. Creates a positive parent experience by interacting before and after each lesson, giving constructive feedback and providing opportunities for at-home learning. Addresses parent concerns and communicates with aquatics leadership.
7. Maintains accurate records of attendance and progress, as required by YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
8. Performs daily equipment checks and reports damaged equipment. Prepares equipment prior to class start based on lesson plans. Organizes and puts away all equipment after use.
9. Attends all staff meetings and trainings, as required by YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
10. May be required to conduct stroke development clinics, or other aquatics programs as needed.
11. Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
12. Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.
13. Meets timelines and deadlines related to supporting systems and employee compliance. Examples include, but are not limited to, Kronos Workforce Ready for review and approval of time sheets.

YMCA Culture & Cause Expectations:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause-driven leader you are expected to be:

1. Welcoming: Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
2. Nurturing: To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
3. Hopeful: Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
4. Determined: To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
5. Genuine: To be honest and open in relationships with others.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.