SWIM INSTUCTOR

Ymca Of South Alabama; Daphne (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bounds Family YMCA in Daphne, AL seeks a seasonal swim instructor to lead lessons and connect with students and parents. You will follow Red Cross guidelines, prepare lesson plans, and help recruit volunteers. The role emphasizes safety, record-keeping and collaboration with staff.

Responsibilities include organizing equipment, attending trainings, and supervising class aides while upholding YMCA policies and fostering a positive member experience.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Red Cross Swim Instructor certification or equivalent.
• Certifications: CPR, AED, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons following Red Cross guidelines with prepared lesson plans.
• Builds relationships with students and parents; encourage involvement and volunteers.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules.
• Maintains records (attendance, progress reports).
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows YMCA policies and safety procedures; completes incident reports.
• Organizes and stores class equipment; reports damaged items.
• Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.

Skills

Swim instruction

Student/parent relations

Program coordination

Education

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

AED

Basic First Aid certification

Emergency Oxygen

Red Cross Swim Instructor certification or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bounds Family YMCA - Daphne, AL 36526
Position Type: Seasonal

Position Summary

Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes.

Essential Functions

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with Red Cross guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).
• 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.

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

• 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. Supports fund‑raising.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up‑to‑date knowledge and skills in technology.

Child Abuse Prevention Verbiage

Employees and volunteers who directly supervise consumers will:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Employees and volunteers who do not directly supervise consumers will:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
• Maintenance employees and volunteers—ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker-rooms and bathrooms), etc.
• Front desk personnel—ensure consumers are properly signed in and signed out, ensures only authorized adults are allowed in the facility, etc.

Qualifications

• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen.
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Red Cross Swim Instructor certification or equivalent.
• At least 16 years of age.

Physical Demands

Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques. Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.