Swim Instructor- Moody YMCA

Ymca Of Metropolitan Dallas; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Ymca Of Metropolitan Dallas is seeking a part-time swim instructor to teach classes, ensure safety, and motivate participants. You will prepare lesson plans, track progress, and maintain equipment in a welcoming YMCA environment.

Requirements include being 16+, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and YMCA Swim Instructor certification (or equivalent). Training and supervision by the Aquatic Director ensure quality instruction and participant safety.

Qualifications

• Age 16 or older.
• Current first-aid certification.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to teach the development of swimming skills.
• Instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
• Lift equipment and assist with lifting a small to average size child.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons as assigned following YMCA guidelines.
• Develops positive relationships and provides motivational support.
• Maintain attendance and skill performance records.
• Enforce pool regulations promptly and courteously.
• Readiness for staff meetings and trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Teaching swimming

Communication

Motivational coaching

Safety awareness

Education

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

YMCA Swim Instructor certification

Job description

• Base Pay $15.00 / Hour
• Job Category PART TIME
• Employee Type Regular Part Time

Contact information

Description

GENERAL FUNCTION

To provide swimming instruction for YMCA program participants. To conduct classes in a safe manner providing for skills acquisition and fun in classes. To be alert at all times, keeping in mind that the safety of the program participants is of the utmost responsibility. Directly responsible to the Aquatic Director.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES / POSITION RESPONSIBILITY

Instructs swimming lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly. Develops positive relationships with participants and provides motivational support and guidance. To be properly dresses according to set standards. To enforce pool regulations for swimmers promptly and courteously. To maintain and record attendance and skill performance records on the proper forms, including progress reports. Encourages member and parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers. Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned. To read and be familiar with the staff aquatic manual and appropriate National YMCA instructors text and conduct classes in accordance with these standards.

KNOW-HOW

16 years of age or older.
Current first-aid certification.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to teach the development of swimming skills.
Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Ability to teach and lead others. Ability to effectively communicate with members, parents and students. Ability to provide motivational coaching to members. Ability to effectively communicate information on aquatics to members and participants. Exercises mature judgement.

Additional Information

• Risk Management Risk management and Child Abuse Prevention is the responsibility of all staff and volunteers