Swim Instructor - Wendel D. Ley YMCA

YMCA of Greater Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated swim instructor to lead and inspire participants in swimming lessons. This role is pivotal in creating a safe and engaging environment that promotes healthy living and youth development. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, maintain necessary certifications, and be passionate about teaching swimming and water safety. Join a mission-driven organization that values nurturing relationships and community engagement, where your contributions will significantly impact the lives of individuals and families in the community.

Qualifications

• Must maintain required certifications and knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Experience in conducting swim lessons and engaging with participants.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and instruction for swimming lessons while ensuring safety.
• Maintain records of attendance and progress, and prepare equipment for classes.

Skills

Leadership

Instruction

Motivation

Emergency Procedures

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.

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 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):

1. 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.