The Swim Instructor plans and delivers effective swim instruction, using the Y of the USA swim curriculum, in a designated program area for YMCA members, program participants and non-members.
Requirements
- Demonstrate skills and explain them clearly to class members.
- Instructs at the appropriate skill and age level for the class.
- Maintain positive rapport with participants and parents of participants.
- Is responsible for the safety of all participants, knows emergency procedures and the location of all emergency equipment.
- Gathers periodic participants feedback through distribution written evaluation provided by the Program Director.
- Leaves program area in a safe 'closed down manner'.
- Informs students of class cancellations and make ups in a timely manner; also is responsible, for obtaining a qualified substitute as necessary.
- Must be able to evaluate swimming skills and place participants in appropriate class.
- Keeps the pool area neat and clean.
- Is visibly involved with members, volunteers and staff in a positive, friendly manner that communicates and demonstrates the YMCA's core values of caring, honest, respect and responsibility.
- Follows all established policies and procedures, including but not limited to, safety practices and personnel policies.
- Participate in and support association events and fund-raising activities.
- Secures required trainings and/or certifications necessary for the position and provides up to date/current copies to supervisor.
- Conducts regular/frequent sanitation of all equipment (rescue and member used), and assigned areas as outlined by the employer and supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Responsible for following the child abuse and neglect reporting process including completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services (696-Kids) and notifying your immediate Supervisor, Branch Executive, Risk Management and Human Resources Department (s).
Benefits
- Free membership to your local YMCA
- Discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare)
- Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation
