Swim Instructor - Allegheny YMCA

YMCA OF GREATER PITTSBURGH

Job Title: Swim Instructor

Job Grade: 3
Revision Date: 5/6/2024
Primary Function/Department: Aquatics

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Aquatics Director

Leadership Level: Leader

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
Helps to create new approaches to serve the needs of program participants.
Adheres to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards, and ensures consistency with evidence-based practices.
Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
Maintains positive relationships with parents and caregivers and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Functional Expertise
Customer Service
Quality Results
Developing Others

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 16 years of age.
1 year of experience preferred.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen or ability to obtain upon hire.
Have or ability to obtain V6 Swim Instructor within 6 months.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.