Position Summary:
Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes.
Essential Functions:
- Instructs swimming lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
- Develops positive relationships with members and participants and provides motivational support and guidance.
- Encourages member and parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
- Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers members and participants to other programs.
- Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).
- Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
- Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
- Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
- Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
YMCA Competencies (Leader):
Mission Advancement
- Accepts and demonstrates Y’s values.
- Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
- Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
- Supports fundraising.
Collaboration
- Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
- Builds rapport and relates well to others.
- Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations.
- Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
- Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness
- Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
- Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
- Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings.
- Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.
- Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth
- Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.
- Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.
- Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships.
- Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Functional Competencies:
- Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification.
- Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
- YMCA Swim Instructor certification, Water Safety Instructor or equivalent.
- At least 16 years of age.
