Swim Instructor

Ymca-of-Southwest-Florid; Arcadia (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Southwest Florida seeks a dedicated Swim Instructor to provide private or group swim lessons for children and adults, adhering to YMCA standards. The role emphasizes safety, timely reporting, and positive customer service within a supportive aquatic program.

The instructor will teach various strokes, perform lifesaving techniques if needed, and participate in mandatory trainings while maintaining a professional presence and strong communication with participants and parents.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in swimming strokes and ability to demonstrate in group or individual sessions.
• Ability to perform life saving techniques if necessary.
• Ability to forge respectful partnerships with persons served.
• Maintain confidentiality of participants and families.
• Self-starter with high energy and positive attitude.
• Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy.
• Instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
• Able to lift equipment and assist with children as needed.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swim lesson participants across all levels.
• Ensure safety of participants within class and during activities.
• Adhere to class schedules and stay after class for questions and cleanup.
• Submit attendance, skills sheets and reports on time.
• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies to secure patron safety.
• Maintain professional appearance and customer service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Swimming instruction

Lifesaving techniques

Group instruction

Customer service

Confidentiality

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Aquatics Coordinator/Director and in accordance with the policies of the YMCA of Southwest Florida, the Swim Instructor provides swim lessons/ private or group to children and adults of all levels and abilities based on YMCA standards and program requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The swim instructor is responsible for instructing all swim lesson participants
• This position is also 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
• 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.
• All other duties as assigned and appropriate
• Attend regularly scheduled, mandatory staff meetings.
• Utilize time clock and monitor timesheet. Bring any corrections to supervisor within a timely manner
• Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successfully meet the Association's policies on background screening
• Proficiency of swimming strokes and the ability to instruct and demonstrate in a group or individual session.
• Ability to perform life saving techniques if necessary
• Ability to forge mutually respectful partnerships with persons served
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Must be a self starter, with high energy and a positive attitude
• Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy
• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques
• Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer/ First Aid/AED Certifications
• WSI and/or YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent.
• Completion of the YMCA's Blood Borne Pathogen's training annually
• Completion of the YMCA's Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training annually
• Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
• Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor