SWIM INSTRUCTOR

Valpoymca; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership and discounted family membership

Child Watch hours available free of charge

Certification Assistance

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit organization in Valparaiso, Indiana seeks a part-time Swim Instructor to engage with members and instruct participants. Responsibilities include teaching water safety, maintaining records, and ensuring safe aquatic environments. Offers a minimum starting rate of $12 an hour based on experience. Ideal for individuals aged 16 or older, with required CPR and First Aid training offered by the organization.

Qualifications

• First Aid and CPR-PR/AED required within 30 days, provided by the Y.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents required.
• Age of at least 16 years required.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships while delivering safe and effective programs specific to program audience.
• Teach water safety and life skills.
• Maintain accurate records as required including preparing lesson plans.

Skills

First Aid and CPR

Ability to read and interpret instructions

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Swim Instructor supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This part‑time position supports the Aquatics team by positively engaging with members, instructing and motivating swim participants, and utilizing the pool to enhance members’ experiences at our facility.

OUR CULTURE

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

BENEFITS

• Free Y membership and discounted family membership
• Child Watch hours available free of charge
• Certification Assistance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop relationships while delivering safe and effective programs specific to program audience
• Lead and instruct in accordance with program goals and standards
• Demonstrate and teach proper form and technique using motivational methods
• Teach water safety and life skills
• Maintain accurate records as required including preparing lesson plans, maintaining attendance and skill progression, preparing
• Use innovation and creativity to increase participant satisfaction
• Enforce safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pools and aquatic area
• Adhere to work schedule and substitute for other Swim Instructors when needed
• Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed
• Maintain a safe, clean, neat pool environment
• Follow emergency procedures and safety precautions; report all accidents, incidents and hazards
• Adhere to all policies, rules and regulations as outlined in employee handbook and other communications; obtain and maintain required training(s)
• Accept additional assignments as deemed appropriate, within the scope of the job description
• Report all equipment damage and/or malfunction to supervisor and maintenance staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• First Aid and CPR-PR/AED required within 30 days, provided by the Y
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents required
• Age of at least 16 years required

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Physical ability and stamina to perform the duties as outlined above, including but not limited to extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying up to 30 pounds.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader)

Mission: Models and teaches the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change. Model’s adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non‑threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well. Uses best practices and demonstrates up‑to‑date knowledge and skills in technology.

SALARY

Minimum starting rate of $12 an hour

Starting rate based on experience

SCHEDULE

Part‑time

Morning and Daytime Weekdays and Weekends