Water Safety Instructor & Youth Development Leader

YMCA of Greater Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Houston offers a Swim Instructor role in Houston dedicated to teaching swimming skills, promoting water safety, and fostering youth development in a supportive environment. This position emphasizes safety, positive student feedback, and parent engagement while adhering to YMCA policies and procedures.

The instructor will maintain certifications, track attendance, and assist with equipment and lesson planning, ensuring a high-quality learning experience and strong communication

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16 years.
• Obtain YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification in accordance with YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
• Current or must obtain prior to first scheduled shift: ASHI CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen, Child Abuse Prevention Training, Information Security and Awareness, Workplace Harassment and Bullying, Universal Precautions, and New Staff Orientation Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Knows and understands all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately and appropriately, in accordance with YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
• Maintains all required certifications, in accordance with YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
• Conducts swim lessons, as assigned, in accordance with YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
• Develops swimming and water safety skills using effective organizational patterns, observation, instructional floatation devices and teaching techniques, adjusting for each participant’s developmental needs.
• Creates a positive student experience by providing effective feedback, celebrating success, and encouraging progress.
• Create a positive parent experience by providing a first day orientation, interacting before and after each lesson, giving constructive feedback and giving opportunities for at home learning. Address parent concerns and communicate with aquatics leadership.
• Maintains accurate records of attendance and progress, as required by YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs daily equipment checks and reports damaged equipment. Prepare equipment prior to class start based on lesson plans. Organizes and puts away all equipment after use.
• Attends all staff meetings and trainings, as required by YMCA standards, policies and procedures
• Maybe required to conduct private swim lessons, stroke development clinics, or other aquatics programs as needed.
• Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.
• Meets timelines and deadlines related to supporting systems and employee compliance. Example includes but are not limited to Kronos Workforce Ready for review and approval of time sheets.

Skills

Diversity engagement

Job description

YMCA of Greater Houston offers a Swim Instructor role in Houston dedicated to teaching swimming skills, promoting water safety, and fostering youth development in a supportive environment. This position emphasizes safety, positive student feedback, and parent engagement while adhering to YMCA policies and procedures.

The instructor will maintain certifications, track attendance, and assist with equipment and lesson planning, ensuring a high-quality learning experience and strong communication