Swim Instructor

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Southwest Florida is seeking a Swim Instructor to provide private or group swim lessons to children and adults, following YMCA standards and program requirements. Under supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator/Director, you promote safety and positive learning in all classes.

Responsibilities include instructing and evaluating students, submitting reports on time, attending mandatory trainings, and upholding high customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in swimming strokes and ability to instruct and demonstrate in group or individual sessions.
• Ability to perform life-saving techniques if necessary.
• Background screening compliance as required by the Association.
• 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 a small to average-sized child.

Responsibilities

• Instructs all swim lesson participants.
• Ensures safety of participants in their class.
• Adheres to class times and remains after to answer questions and clean up supplies.
• Instructs and evaluates students in swim lessons.
• Submits completed report cards, skills sheets and attendance on time.
• Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions.
• Maintains professional appearance and high customer service standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned and attends scheduled staff meetings.
• Utilizes time clock and reports corrections to supervisor promptly.
• Upholds staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols.

Skills

Swim instruction

Group & private lessons

Lifesaving skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Energy & motivation

Safety protocol adherence

Background screening compliance

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