Great Miami Valley YMCA
Swim Instructor - East Butler County Family YMCA
Great Miami Valley YMCA, Pickerington, Ohio, United States
Swim Instructor - East Butler County Family YMCA
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Position Summary Under the direction of the Aquatics Director (or Aquatics Coordinator) and in accordance with the Christian mission and purpose of the Great Miami Valley YMCA Association, the Swim Instructor is responsible for providing safe and planned instructional swim lessons for all facility members and program participants while ensuring a safe environment for all participants.
Job Information
Title:
Swim Instructor
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Starting Pay:
$13.00 hourly
Status:
Part Time
Department:
Aquatics
Reports to:
Aquatics Director
Essential Functions
Reports 10 minutes prior to the start of scheduled shifts, to prepare materials/equipment for class.
Maintains all instructional equipment, including proper usage and storage of class materials.
Conducts classes in accordance with the GMVY Swim Lesson v6 Program.
Understands and uses lesson plans to accommodate each level of swim lessons.
Recognizes individual differences and adjusts teaching strategies as needed for the success of all students in the swim lesson program.
Maximizes swimmer participation in every class period and constructively utilizes allotted class time.
Provides a positive learning experience for all swimmers through the use of sound instructional strategies and techniques.
Ability to teach various levels of lessons at any time if needed.
Knows and understands emergency procedures; is prepared to act on them if necessary.
Communicates student progress to swimmers and/or families throughout each session of lessons.
Maintains current certifications at all times.
Attends all required trainings, in‑service meetings, and branch meetings as required.
Provides excellent member experiences to all participants and members through classes and events.
Supports all branch and association‑wide membership retention and engagement initiatives.
Actively supports membership sales initiatives.
Supports and promotes annual campaign efforts within branch and across association.
Organizes special events for participants and families.
Covers all scheduled shifts and/or finds substitute coverage for 100% of scheduled shifts.
Qualifications
Must have current CPR for the Professional Rescuer (BLS), Oxygen, and First Aid certifications.
YMCA Swim Lesson v6 Training required within 90 days of employment.
Completes e‑learning courses: Principles of Youth Development, YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor v6: Orientation, Observe & Communicate, and obtains YMCA Swim Instructor Certification.
Staff not yet 16 at time of hire must certify within 90 days after turning 16.
Recertifies every two years, with full class or Advanced Swimming/Teaching Techniques.
Attends at least one seven‑week training session with an experienced instructor before teaching independently (shadowing).
Has experience in water safety.
Knows teaching basic swimming strokes to all levels and can demonstrate each skill effectively.
Establishes and maintains harmonious relationships with staff, volunteers, members, and participants.
Promotes the YMCA mission and applies core values, including customer service, meeting quality standards for service, and maintaining a safe environment.
Relates effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Physical ability to respond to children quickly in emergency situations (regular kneeling, bending, or sitting).
Can handle multiple tasks, work heavily with families and children.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Represents the physical demands required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
Ability to lift equipment and lift a small to average size child.
Physically perform all skills required of a swim instructor.
Hears noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment.
Remains alert with no lapses of consciousness.
Can lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Can see and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area.
Mission & Values
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
To strengthen our community by providing opportunities to serve children, individuals, and families in a safe environment which encourages all to live healthy lives and exhibit positive character values such as faith, caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
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Position Summary Under the direction of the Aquatics Director (or Aquatics Coordinator) and in accordance with the Christian mission and purpose of the Great Miami Valley YMCA Association, the Swim Instructor is responsible for providing safe and planned instructional swim lessons for all facility members and program participants while ensuring a safe environment for all participants.
Job Information
Title:
Swim Instructor
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Starting Pay:
$13.00 hourly
Status:
Part Time
Department:
Aquatics
Reports to:
Aquatics Director
Essential Functions
Reports 10 minutes prior to the start of scheduled shifts, to prepare materials/equipment for class.
Maintains all instructional equipment, including proper usage and storage of class materials.
Conducts classes in accordance with the GMVY Swim Lesson v6 Program.
Understands and uses lesson plans to accommodate each level of swim lessons.
Recognizes individual differences and adjusts teaching strategies as needed for the success of all students in the swim lesson program.
Maximizes swimmer participation in every class period and constructively utilizes allotted class time.
Provides a positive learning experience for all swimmers through the use of sound instructional strategies and techniques.
Ability to teach various levels of lessons at any time if needed.
Knows and understands emergency procedures; is prepared to act on them if necessary.
Communicates student progress to swimmers and/or families throughout each session of lessons.
Maintains current certifications at all times.
Attends all required trainings, in‑service meetings, and branch meetings as required.
Provides excellent member experiences to all participants and members through classes and events.
Supports all branch and association‑wide membership retention and engagement initiatives.
Actively supports membership sales initiatives.
Supports and promotes annual campaign efforts within branch and across association.
Organizes special events for participants and families.
Covers all scheduled shifts and/or finds substitute coverage for 100% of scheduled shifts.
Qualifications
Must have current CPR for the Professional Rescuer (BLS), Oxygen, and First Aid certifications.
YMCA Swim Lesson v6 Training required within 90 days of employment.
Completes e‑learning courses: Principles of Youth Development, YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor v6: Orientation, Observe & Communicate, and obtains YMCA Swim Instructor Certification.
Staff not yet 16 at time of hire must certify within 90 days after turning 16.
Recertifies every two years, with full class or Advanced Swimming/Teaching Techniques.
Attends at least one seven‑week training session with an experienced instructor before teaching independently (shadowing).
Has experience in water safety.
Knows teaching basic swimming strokes to all levels and can demonstrate each skill effectively.
Establishes and maintains harmonious relationships with staff, volunteers, members, and participants.
Promotes the YMCA mission and applies core values, including customer service, meeting quality standards for service, and maintaining a safe environment.
Relates effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Physical ability to respond to children quickly in emergency situations (regular kneeling, bending, or sitting).
Can handle multiple tasks, work heavily with families and children.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Represents the physical demands required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
Ability to lift equipment and lift a small to average size child.
Physically perform all skills required of a swim instructor.
Hears noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment.
Remains alert with no lapses of consciousness.
Can lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Can see and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area.
Mission & Values
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
To strengthen our community by providing opportunities to serve children, individuals, and families in a safe environment which encourages all to live healthy lives and exhibit positive character values such as faith, caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
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