Swim Instructor

SALINA FAMILY YMCA; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to provide leadership in the Aquatics Program. The role requires ensuring safety for all participants and adapting teaching styles to match their abilities. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16.
• Knowledge of swimming and water safety skills.
• Understanding of facility safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain pool safety.
• Adapt teaching approaches to various participant skill levels.
• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Public service

Education

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Job description

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Under the supervision of the Aquatic Director, the Swim Instructor provides leadership to all instructional areas of the Aquatics Program, while maintaining safety to all participants and support and portray the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting all participants, maintaining a clean and safe facility and demonstrating professional conduct at all times
• Be familiar with American Red Cross Learn to Swim and YMCA Progressive Swim Lesson levels and guidelines
• Adapt teaching approaches to the age, experience and ability of participants so they can meet course objectives
• Communicate regularly with participants/parents to ensure they are aware of progress
• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner
• Conduct oneself at all times in a manner of professionalism that aligns with the values, philosophies and standards of the YMCA
• Organize and put away needed class equipment
• Attend staff meetings and participate in regular in-service training sessions as required
• Follow and enforce all pool rules.
• Must sign the Salina Family YMCA Code of Conduct, Confidentiality agreement, and Handbook agreements
• Follow all YMCA policies and procedures
• All other duties as requested
• Minimum age of 16
• Thorough knowledge and application of swimming and water safety skills and be able to teach those skills.
• Understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Leadership, public service, communication and decision-making skills.
• Certifications American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, YMCA Progressive Swim Lesson Instructor, and/or on the job training, required before hire
• Certifications American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, American Red Cross First Aid, within 6 months
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds, and occasionally move up to seventy-five (75) pounds in the form of supplies or equipment
• Able to sit, stand and bend to perform appropriate tasks
• Must be able to move at an appropriate pace to respond to emergencies
• Follow all safety requirements of the Salina Family YMCA
• May be required to stand for extended periods of time
• Work in different temperature environments
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Contribution
  
  
  

USD $12.00 - USD $12.00 /Hr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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