Swim Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching swimming lessons using current YMCA guidelines. Daily functions include instructing program participants in aquatic skills.

In addition, every position in the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc. is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. To teach program participants how to swim
2. To complete and distribute midterm reports, report cards and progress reports
3. To write lesson plans for swimming lessons
4. To maintain a small amount of paperwork
5. To assist lifeguards as needed in emergency situations
6. Assist in the overall retention and satisfaction of YMCA members through appropriate customer service
7. Assist in the Annual Campaign fundraising program for the YMCA
8. Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude with staff, parents, and children

This organization has zero tolerance for abuse and will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of consumers in its programs. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee or volunteer will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or volunteer service and cooperation with law enforcement. This organization takes every allegation of abuse or misconduct seriously and will fully cooperate with the authorities to investigate all cases of alleged abuse or misconduct. Employees and volunteers shall cooperate with any external investigation by outside authorities or internal investigation conducted by the organization or persons given investigative authority by the organization. An employee or volunteer’s failure to cooperate with an investigation will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or dismissal from the organization.