The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, income, national origin, race, sexual orientation, body type/shape, and physical and mental well-being, can reach their full potential with dignity. Guided by our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, we strive to create a welcoming environment for all.
YMCA OF GREATER PITTSBURGH
Job Title: Swim Instructor Job Grade: 3 Revision Date: 5/6/2024 Primary Function/Department: Aquatics
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Aquatics Director
Leadership Level: Leader
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
- Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
- Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
- Helps to create new approaches to serve the needs of program participants.
- Adheres to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards, and ensures consistency with evidence-based practices.
- Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
- Maintains positive relationships with parents and caregivers and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Functional Expertise
- Customer Service
- Quality Results
- Developing Others
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 16 years of age.
- 1 year of experience preferred.
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen or ability to obtain upon hire.
- Have or ability to obtain V6 Swim Instructor within 6 months.
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.
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The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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