Swim Instructor

Job Summary

Reports to Aquatic Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. A Swim Instructor at the Naugatuck YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swim classes in a manner which fosters physical, spiritual, and intellectual growth. The swim instructor is responsible for the safety of all participants using the pool before, during and after each swim lesson.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Functional Expertise

Responsibilities and Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with RED Cross WSI (Water Safety Instructor) guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly, and supports members and program participants in achieving their goals.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members or program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants and families connect with each other and the YMCA; and encourages parent or caregiver involvement.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers program participants and families to other programs.
• Maintains records as required (e.g., attendance, progress reports).
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Arrive to work 15 minutes prior to scheduled shift.
• Maintenance and appropriate use of all equipment during lessons must be returned at the end of all teachings.
• Appropriate attire must be worn. All instructors are required to enter the water.
• Classes are never to be left unattended. Safety is the instructor’s responsibility.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• While at work conduct yourself in a professional manner.

Qualifications and Skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

• WSI (Red Cross Water Safety Instructor) and/or YMCA Swim Instructor certification.
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certification required.
• Lifeguard certification preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Strong skills in swimming and aquatic safety.
• At least 16 years of age.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities. The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the neatness, accuracy, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make observations of the environment.
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather changes but not necessarily from temperature changes. Subject to noise in which worker may need to shout in order to be heard. Subject to hazards, such as wet and slippery conditions.
• Medium Work demand; Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protections from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Also, the worker is subject to varying noise and hazards condition which vary among physical conditions.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
• Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.
• Hours - Monday- Thursday evening. Saturday Morning.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.69 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 – 25 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $25