Swim Instructor

Ymca-of-Southwest-Florid; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Southwest Florida is looking for a dedicated Swim Instructor to teach private or group swim lessons for children and adults based on YMCA standards. The role prioritizes participant safety, punctual class start/end, and proactive engagement with participants and parents.

You will assess progress, maintain records, attend trainings, and participate in mandatory staff meetings while upholding confidentiality and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in swimming strokes and ability to instruct or demonstrate in group or private sessions (YMCA standards).
• Ability to perform lifesaving techniques when necessary.
• Ability to build respectful partnerships with participants.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Self-starter with high energy and a positive attitude.
• Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke-free workplace policy.
• Instruct and observe proper stroke techniques in participants.
• Able to lift equipment and assist small to average-sized children.
• Background screening as required by Florida protocols.

Responsibilities

• Instructs all swim lesson participants.
• Ensures safety of participants in own class.
• Maintains class timings and answers questions after class.
• Evaluates students and submits reports and attendance on time.
• Attends mandatory meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Responds promptly to emergencies to secure patron safety.
• Maintains professional appearance and high customer-service standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required.
• Follows all safety protocols and cleaning procedures.

Skills

Swim instruction

Lifesaving techniques

Safety awareness

Customer service

Time management

Confidentiality

Positive attitude

Policy compliance

Demonstration of strokes

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.
• Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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