Swim Instructor

The swim instructor or swim coach is responsible for conducting high quality swim instruction to YMCA program participants while following the YMCA of the USA Guidelines. The swim instructor/ coach will ensure the safety of all participants in and around the aquatics area. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall YMCA experience.

Qualifications:

• Prior swim lesson experience preferred.
• Proficiency in swimming and safety skills is required.
• 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.
• Ability to relate with pool patrons in a positive manner.
• Must be professional, alert, courteous, and tactful.
• Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all staff and swimmers.
• Multi-lingual ability is preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Ensures safety of all participants by following aquatics best practices.
• Adheres to and enforces aquatic rules and procedures consistently and fairly.
• Provides constant feedback to participants to facilitate improvement while recording and maintaining attendance records.
• Inspects and immediately notifies appropriate staff of any broken equipment or unsafe aspects of the pool.
• Secures a qualified substitute sub when needed, and fills out proper sub request form.
• Utilizes all necessary equipment as related to the program in the proper manner.
• Maintains all certifications and follows proper requesting procedures for further/advance certifications.
• Maintains a positive attitude and acts in a professional manner when interacting with members, participants and staff at all times.
• Acts as a responder in case of injury, accident, or illness in the pool area and provides backup to lifeguards as needed in emergencies and crowd control.