Description:
Everyone knows the pool is the coolest place to be in the summer. Join our Aquatics Team to make sure everyone can enjoy the pool in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a lifeguard, a swim instructor, or a little bit of both, you’re going to love working in aquatics at the Y because you’re helping swimmers feel confident and gain experience in the water. No lifeguard experience? No problem, we’ll train you!
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
To provide leadership to all instructional areas of the Aquatic Program, while maintaining safety of all program participants.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure safety of all swimmers.
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Must be able to move with the use of both arms and legs and to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200-pound person.
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Must possess a cooperative spirit committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to staff, lay leaders, YMCA members, program participants and the general public.
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Must enjoy working with youth of all ages and abilities.
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Ability to relate to pool patrons in a positive manner.
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All instructional classes will be taught to the program objectives of the YMCA Swim Lessons.
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Instructional classes will promote the Mission of the YMCA.
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Able to move to various locations, including in and around the swimming pool and an elevated lifeguard station.
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Able to communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances.
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Able to handle irate, complaining individuals without internalizing or personalizing comments made.
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Remain physically able to demonstrate and perform rescue and lifesaving skills.
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Responsible for safety of all program participants in and around the pool.
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Responsible for preparing and teaching classes. The use of lesson plans and session plans are required.
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All required documentation of class attendance and skill completion will be kept current each class.
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Responsible for notifying Aquatic Coordinator or Aquatic Director when cannot be at a scheduled class and for finding a qualified teaching substitute.
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Must be in the water at least fifty percent of the time for an upper level class and one hundred percent for lower level class.
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Responsible for being on duty ten minutes before class is to start and on deck five minutes before the class begins (all equipment for the class is out and ready).
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Responsible for attending all swimming instructor staff meetings.
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Responsible for evaluating swimming lesson participants, preparing progress reports and distributing certificates and reports at last class.
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All progress reports are to be reviewed by Aquatic Director or Aquatic Coordinator prior to last class.
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Responsible for the fun and positive atmosphere of the swim class.
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Must attend Blood Borne Pathogen training and Child Abuse Prevention training.
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Responsible for keeping appropriate certifications current.
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Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.
EFFECT ON END RESULTS:
This position affects the overall YMCA Instructional Swim Classes. When done properly, the Program will have a positive and safe atmosphere for each participant.
Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Must stay current in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
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Must complete all required Annual Compliance Trainings within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
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Must be 16 years of age and show technical ability in swim skill instruction.
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Proficient and demonstration quality swimming skills and safety skills.
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Must have personal characteristics consistent with the Character Development Core Values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
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Ability to communicate with a variety of ages.
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Should possess a current YMCA Lifeguard or YMCA Instructor Safety Assistant (YISA), or certification by another nationally recognized organization.
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Must become certified as a YMCA Swim Instructor within six months of employment or when training is offered.
