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Job Code: 00SI
Swim Lesson Instructor | Evenings & Saturdays I Pay Grade 1
Category: Aquatics
Location: Geneva Lakes Family YMCA
Job Type: Part-Time
Rate: $10.50/hour
Keywords: teaching, swimming, instructor, children, aquatics, aquatic
Description:
The Y is a leading nonprofit for strengthening community, and the nation’s larger provider of swim lessons to increase skill and safety in and around water. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures and serves our members and community as a whole, through our YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Free family YMCA membership for applicants household if hired.
Requirements:
Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines. Has prepared lesson plans as appropriate. We will train all swim instructors, no experience needed, being on a swim team is a plus.
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 if appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports).
Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes all reports as necessary.
Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
Qualifications:
Should demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal communication, and customer service skills.
Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
At least 15 years of age.
CPR, First Aid, AED certifications; Paid Child Abuse Prevention training prior hire date. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications; Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
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.