What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatic Instructor position at New Canaan Community YMCA, Inc.?
GENERAL FUNCTION
Works under the direction of the Director of Pool Operations. The Aquatic Instructor will teach swim lessons to program participants while providing a safe, clean, and fun environment.
KNOW-HOW
- General knowledge of swimming and aquatic safety. Training will be provided to increase knowledge in the stroke development, diving, and aquatic safety fields.
- Able to communicate effectively with parents, guardians, and children in writing and in person.
- Hold and maintain a First Aid/CPR/AED certification from an accredited organization. Training will be provided if needed.
- YMCA V6, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, or equivalent certifications preferred.
- Have the following characteristics: reliable, mature, courteous, consistent, positive, honest, respectful, responsible, caring, and professional.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
- Ensure a safe and caring environment for all aquatic program participants.
- Commit to teaching for entire program sessions offered each season.
- Prepare for and teach all assigned classes. The use of lesson plans, equipment, and evaluation sheets may be necessary and provided by the Director of Pool Operations.
- Educate program participants through the YUSA Swim Lesson program and Safety Around Water program.
- Instruct one-on-one lessons when assigned.
- Test, evaluate, and track participant’s progress throughout the lessons.
- Maintain an open line of communication with program participants, parents/guardians, and supervisor about program participants.
- Must be suited, on deck, and ready to perform all duties at least 5 minutes prior to and during assigned shift.
- Complete an end-of-session progress report by the deadline set by supervisor.
- Follow and enforce safety standards, policies, and procedures provided by the Director of Pool Operations and New Canaan YMCA.
- Attend staff meetings, training, and other YMCA functions as required by supervisor.
- Perform other duties as designated by the supervisor.
- Job Description may be changed at any time by supervisor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: climb, kneel, reach, push, swim, crouch, stand, pull, grasp, navigate stairs, stoop, crawl, walk, lift, talk, hear, and sit. The employee may occasionally need to exercise these physical labor demands: exert 60-100 pounds of force occasionally and 20-40 pounds of force frequently. Acute hearing is essential to this position. In this position, this person will occasionally be required to work in outside weather conditions.
EFFECT ON END RESULT
Provide a safe, clean environment for all aquatic program participants on the pool decks. Incorporate into our job the four core values of the YMCA of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
