Swim Instructor - John Geigle North Pinellas^

ymca; Palm Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of the Suncoast in Palm Harbor, FL seeks a dedicated Swim Instructor to teach all YMCA swimming programs from Parent-Child to Adult. The role ensures participants gain essential skills and progress through levels with safety and guidance.

The position requires strong communication, the ability to relate to diverse participants, and the endurance to manage physical activities and outdoor sessions. Weekend and morning weekday lessons are offered.

Qualifications

• Must possess effective communication and human relations skills.
• Must show maturity and have the ability to relate to children and adults from all socio-economic segments of the community.
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds and may need to assist with heavier lifts when required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct teaching leadership to each swimming participant in each class.
• Maintain all aquatic standards required by the YMCA of the USA for each skill level.
• Assists in supervision of children in the locker room and pool.
• Know all emergency procedures and how to apply them.
• Communicate child's progress to parents.
• Have written lesson plans available for substitutes for each day of each class taught.
• Record keeping and progress cards at session end.
• Conduct oneself professionally with staff and participants.
• Create a nurturing and safe environment and report suspicious activity.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Human relations

Maturity

Ability to relate to children and all

Job description

Location: YMCA of the Suncoast
John Geigle Branch
Swim Instructor
Rate of pay: $16.00/hr - $16.25/hr

Shift: Varies. We offer weekend lessons and morning weekday lessons.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the integral part of teaching all National YMCA swimming programs, from Parent-Child to Adult, thereby allowing each participant to gain the swimming skills necessary to graduate to the next level of instruction.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Research shows that some candidates apply only if they meet all of the job criteria. If you have passion and intelligence, even if you are missing some of the below requirements, we encourage you to apply to further discuss your skill set.

SPECIAL SKILLS OR EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Must possess effective communication and human relations skills. Must show maturity and have the ability to relate to children and adults from all socio-economic segments of the community.

PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

This individual needs to be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds. If individual must lift and carry more than 50 pounds, they must ask for assistance from another staff member. May be required to maintain continual physical endurance for thirty to sixty minutes of aerobic activity. Must be able to give and follow detailed instructions. May be required to work outdoors for extended periods. Must be alert at all times. Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor environment and students' well being. Must possess auditory and verbal capabilities to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff.

JOB DUTIES

• Provides direct teaching leadership to each swimming participant in each class of instruction.
• Role model all aspects of SMART pledge.
• While instructing, maintain all aquatic standards required by the YMCA of the USA for each skill level.
• Assists in supervision of children in the locker room and pool.
• Know all emergency procedures and how to apply them.
• Shares responsibility in interpreting and communicating child's progress to parents.
• Has written lesson plans available for substitutes for each day of each class taught.
• Takes responsibility for proper record keeping, and award and progress cards at the conclusion of each session.
• Conducts themselves in an appropriate and professional manner with staff and participants in all areas of the YMCA.
• Create a nurturing and safe environment by reporting suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or may violate the code of conduct. Keep supplies organized, maintain and clean facility and care for equipment. Assists in proper storage of aquatic equipment.
• Other duties:
  • Attends all staff meetings and staff training sessions.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Key Leadership Competencies:

• Inclusion
• Collaboration
• Communication and Influence
• Developing Others and Self
• Program and Project Management
• Emotional Maturity
• Functional Expertise

EOE/DFWP

Please note: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.