Job Information
River Valley Regional YMCA Swim Instructor in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Y is a leading nonprofit for strengthening community, and the nation's largest provider of swim lessons to increase skill related to Safety around Water. This position provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes of all ages and abilities. Provides exceptional customer service to promote aquatics programs and the YMCA.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers. Provides exceptional customer service to promote the Aquatics program and YMCA.
Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents 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 to Aquatics Manager and lifeguard on duty.
Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification.
Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
WSI or YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or previous experience.
At least 15 years of age.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to remain alert. Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques. Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals. Ability to continuously scan class.. Ability to lift equipment, and to lift repeatedly, with the assist of the water, a small to average size child weighing up to 100 pounds. Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.