Swim Instructor
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Make a splash that lasts a lifetime by teaching water safety, building confidence, and helping swimmers of all ages discover the joy of the water!
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications are required within 30 days of hire date.
- Completion of in house YMCA of the USA Swim Lessons training, YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent.
- Must be able to think in the abstract, solve problems, make quick decisions, instruct, evaluate, supervise, and recognize the potential for danger or injury.
- Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
- At least 16 years of age.
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. This position performs their work in and around natatoriums.
- Ability to remain alert and focused under conditions of high heat and humidity.
- Ability to physically perform program activities and respond to emergency situations.
- Frequently standing, squatting, or treading water.
- Frequently supporting swimmers floatation and/or direction within the water and occasionally catching swimmers as they jump in from the side of the pool.