Swim Instructor - Free Membership & Full Benefits

Mitsubishi International Corporation; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Program discounts

Comprehensive Benefits: health, dental

Paid vacation and retirement plan

Job summary

Geauga YMCA in Chardon, OH seeks a Swim Instructor to deliver the YMCA swim curriculum for members and program participants in a safe, welcoming environment. Instructors must be punctual, professional, and capable of communicating with participants and families.

The role requires foundational certifications, the ability to assess skill levels, maintain clean facilities, and follow all safety procedures while promoting the YMCA values and participating in required trainings.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching swimming and applying YMCA curriculum.
• Demonstrated public speaking and customer service skills.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required or obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate swim skills and adapt instruction to class level.
• Plan classes, start on time, and maintain proper materials and attire.
• Ensure safety, follow YMCA rules, and monitor participants.
• Communicate with participants' parents and provide feedback.
• Keep pool area clean and assist with substitutions as needed.
• Uphold YMCA values and participate in events and trainings.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Aquatic instruction

Safety awareness

Punctuality

Education

WSI/YSI Certification preferred

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Swim instructor plans and delivers effective swim instruction, using the Y of the USA swim curriculum, in a designated program area for YMCA members,program participants and non-members. Instructors must be knowledgeable, punctual, professional, and show concern for class participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate skills and explain them clearly to class members. Instructs at the appropriate skill and age level for the class.
• Plans each teaching class in advance, prepares to start class on time, with proper material, equipment, and in proper attire.
• Observes all YMCA attendance and safety rules when teaching classes.
• Starts and end class on time.
• Maintain positive rapport with participants and parents of participants.
• Conducts all classes in accordance with YMCA of Cleveland standards and guidelines.
• Notifies supervisor, in a timely manner, of any problems relating to the class or program area.
• Is responsible for the safety of all participants, knows emergency procedures and the location of all emergency equipment.
• Gathers periodic participants feedback through distribution written evaluation provided by the Program Director.
• Leaves program area in a safe "closed down manner".
• Informs students of class cancellations and make ups in a timely manner; also is responsible, for obtaining a qualified substitute as necessary.
• Must be able to evaluate swimming skills and place participants in appropriate class.
• Keeps the pool area neat and clean.
• Is visibly involved with members, volunteers and staff in a positive, friendly manner that communicates and demonstrates the YMCA’s core values of caring, honest, respect and responsibility.
• Follows all established policies and procedures, including but not limited to, safety practices and personnel policies.
• Participate in and support association events and fund-raising activities.
• Secures required trainings and/or certifications necessary for the position and provides up to date/ current copies to supervisor.
• Conducts regular/ frequent sanitation of all equipment (rescue and member used), and assigned areas as outlined by the employer and supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Responsible for following the child abuse and neglect reporting process including completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services (696-Kids) and notifying your immediate Supervisor, Branch Executive, Risk Management and Human Resources Department (s). All employees of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland are mandated reporters for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

• Demonstrated public speaking ability and customer service orientation towards individuals and groups of people.
• At least 6 months of instructor experience in designated aquatic area preferred

Certification(s) & Requirements:

• CPR and First Aid certification and Safety training required within 30 days of hire.
• Current swim instructor (WSI or YSI) certification preferred prior to hire. Or must be obtained within the first (3 months) 90 days of hire.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Have knowledge of pool readings and chemistry
• Must have a working knowledge teaching aids: Kickboards, pull buoys, diving rings, etc.
• Have a general knowledge of anatomy and exercise physiology
• Demonstrate commitment to the mission, cause of the YMCA, and uphold its values and ethics.
• Ability to work effectively work with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions
• Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporter for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect. All employees are required to follow the child abuse and neglectreporting process: completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services (696-Kids) and notifying your immediate supervisor,branch executive, risk management and human resources department (s).