Swim Instructor, Mitch Park YMCA

YMC; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA in Edmond, OK is hiring for Aquatics staff to lead instructional swim classes and ensure safety for all swimmers. Training is provided; no experience required, making this an excellent entry point into aquatics.

You’ll be part of a team dedicated to helping swimmers gain confidence in the water while maintaining a welcoming environment at the pool.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid.
• Must be 16 years of age and able to demonstrate swim instruction ability.
• Proficient swimming and safety skills with good overall fitness.
• Character values: caring, honesty, respect, responsibility.
• Able to communicate with people of various ages.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to all instructional areas of the Aquatic Program and ensure safety.
• Teach swim lessons in accordance with YMCA class objectives.
• Prepare lesson and session plans; keep attendance and progress records.
• Attend staff meetings and maintain current certifications.
• Move to various locations; supervise on deck and in the water as needed.
• Engage youth and create a fun, positive atmosphere during classes.

Skills

Lifesaving

Youth engagement

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

16+ years old

CPR/First Aid/AED/O2 certifications

Job description

Description

Everyone knows the pool is the coolest place to be. Join our Aquatics Team to make sure everyone can enjoy the pool in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a lifeguard, a swim instructor, or a little bit of both, you’re going to love working in aquatics at the Y because you’re helping swimmers feel confident and gain experience in the water. No experience? No problem, we’ll train you!

*Starting at $12.00 per hour

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

To provide leadership to all instructional areas of the Aquatic Program, while maintaining safety of all program participants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure safety of all swimmers.


• Must be able to move with the use of both arms and legs and to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200-pound person.


• Must posses a cooperative spirit committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to staff, lay leaders, YMCA members, program participants and the general public.


• Must enjoy working with youth of all ages and abilities.


• Ability to relate to pool patrons in a positive manner.


• All instructional classes will be taught to the program objectives of the YMCA Swim Lessons.


• Instructional classes will promote the Mission of the YMCA.


• Able to move to various locations, including in and around the swimming pool and an elevated lifeguard station.


• Able to communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances.


• Able to handle irate, complaining individuals without internalizing or personalizing comments made.


• Remain physically able to demonstrate and perform rescue and lifesaving skills.


• Responsible for safety of all program participants in and around the pool.


• Responsible for preparing and teaching classes. The use of lesson plans and session plans are required.


• All required documentation of class attendance and skill completion will be kept current each class.


• Responsible for notifying Aquatic Coordinator or Aquatic Director when cannot be at a scheduled class and for finding a qualified teaching substitute.


• Must be in the water at least fifty percent of the time for an upper level class and one hundred percent for lower level class.


• Responsible for being on duty ten minutes before class is to start and on deck five minutes before the class begins (all equipment for the class is out and ready).


• Responsible for attending all swimming instructor staff meetings.


• Responsible for evaluating swimming lesson participants, preparing progress reports and distributing certificates and reports at last class.


• All progress reports are to be reviewed by Aquatic Director or Aquatic Coordinator prior to last class.


• Responsible for the fun and positive atmosphere of the swim class.


• Must attend Blood Borne Pathogen training and Child Abuse Prevention training.


• Responsible for keeping appropriate certifications current.


• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

This position affects the overall YMCA Instructional Swim Classes. When done properly, the Program will have a positive and safe atmosphere for each participant

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)


• Must be 16 years of age and show technical ability in swim skill instruction.


• Proficient and demonstration quality swimming skills and safety skills.


• Must have personal characteristics consistent with the Character Development Core Values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.


• Ability to communicate with a variety of ages.