Swim Instructor- Association SAW

YMCA of Greater Houston; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to youth development and healthy living! As a swim instructor, you will lead and motivate participants in engaging swimming lessons while ensuring safety and fostering a positive atmosphere. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the community by promoting water safety and encouraging personal growth. You'll be part of a team that values nurturing, determination, and genuine relationships. If you're passionate about teaching and making a positive impact, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must maintain required certifications and understand emergency procedures.
• Ability to provide effective feedback and encourage participants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct swim lessons and develop water safety skills for participants.
• Create positive experiences for students and parents through effective communication.

Skills

Leadership

Instruction

Motivation

Emergency Response

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Certification in Lifeguarding

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Position Summary:

Provides leadership, instruction and motivation for participants in swimming lessons. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere promoting member safety and engagement, youth development and healthy living in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

This position is based out of the Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA located at 808 Pease Street.

Essential Functions:

1. Knows and understands all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately and appropriately, in accordance with YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
2. Maintains all required certifications, in accordance with YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
3. Conducts swim lessons, as assigned, in accordance with YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
4. Develops swimming and water safety skills using effective organizational patterns, observation, instructional floatation devices and teaching techniques, adjusting for each participant’s developmental needs.
5. Creates a positive student experience by providing effective feedback, celebrating success, and encouraging progress.
6. Creates a positive parent experience by providing a first day orientation, interacting before and after each lesson, giving constructive feedback and providing opportunities for at-home learning. Addresses parent concerns and communicates with aquatics leadership.
7. Maintains accurate records of attendance and progress, as required by YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
8. Performs daily equipment checks and reports damaged equipment. Prepares equipment prior to class start based on lesson plans. Organizes and puts away all equipment after use.
9. Attends all staff meetings and trainings, as required by YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
10. May be required to conduct private swim lessons, stroke development clinics, or other aquatics programs as needed.
11. Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
12. Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.
13. Meets timelines and deadlines related to supporting systems and employee compliance. Examples include but are not limited to Kronos Workforce Ready for review and approval of time sheets.

YMCA Culture & Cause Expectations:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause-driven leader you are expected to be:

1. Welcoming: Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
2. Nurturing: To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
3. Hopeful: Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
4. Determined: To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
5. Genuine: To be honest and open in relationships with others.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective supportive working relationships with them.