YMCA Alexandria - Swim Instructor Basic
Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:
Provides swimming instruction/or water exercise instruction to children and/or adults under the direct supervision of the Aquatic Director, Assistant Aquatic Director or Aquatic Coordinator; following the philosophy and goals of the YMCA Aquatic programs
Primary responsibility is the safety of participants during class sessions
Supervisory Responsibility:
X No Supervisory responsibility
¨ Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision)
¨ Directly responsible for supervising non-exempt, clerical, or office administration personnel
¨ Directly responsible for supervising exempt, professional, or technical employees
¨ Directly responsible for supervising supervisory/managerial employees
Organizational Structure:
Job title to which this position reports: Aquatic Director or Assistant Aquatic Director or Aquatic Coordinator
Job titles directly reporting to this position: None
Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensures adequate safety procedures are in place for the class being taught
Communicates directions and/or corrections in a clear and concise manner
Maintains class control and discipline at all times
Instructor must be in proper attired (bathing suit) and on pool deck at least five minutes before start of class and have equipment ready and roster ready to take attendance
Instructors shall not leave the area of their class unless students in the class have left or their safety has been turned over to a department lifeguard, confirming transfer with the guard on deck
Follows lesson plans as written
Keeps skill sheets, student progress records, and attendance records up to date after each class meeting
Prepares student evaluations, with recommendations and comments for either staying in the current level, with an explanation why, or movement to the next level
Maintains an uncluttered teaching area, returning all instructional equipment to the proper place
Relates with enthusiasm, patience, courtesy, tact, and concern when dealing with class members and parents
Attends and participates in all staff and instructors meetings
Is considerate of other classes conducted in the same pool at the same time
Enforces all facility and pool rules
Other duties as required
Customer Service Standards:
Staff Engagement:
Performs secondary duties and provide information to deepen the member’s knowledge of the Y and program offerings
Greets each member with a warm smile
Enforces aquatics rules with respect and care
Offers aquatics knowledge to enhance member experience
Facility Excellence:
Is prepared and attentive to my surroundings
Ensures that the aquatics area an all equipment are clean and in proper working condition
Show:
Welcomes all program participants within their first two weeks of class
Is an “aquatics ambassador” that enhances the member experience
Required Competencies:
Mission Advancement
Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.
Community - Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
Collaboration
Inclusion - Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
Relationships - Builds rapport and relates well to others.
Communication - Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
Operational Effectiveness
Decision Making - Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
Quality Results - Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth
Self Development - Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.
Emotional Maturity - Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships
Functional Expertise - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience:
Must be 16 years of age
Blood Borne Pathogens
Facility Orientation/Aquatic Policy
Emergency Procedures
Preventing Child Abuse
Possess an outgoing personality with the ability to relate well with participants of various age groups
Must be attentive, multi-faceted, reliable, and a proven problem solver
Must have positive mentality
CPR and First Aid completion cards
Obtain YMCA Swim Lesson Certification within nine (9) months
YMCA Leadership Certification:
Position requires ongoing progress towards Leader Certification
Working Conditions:
Must have the physical ability to meet all prerequisites for YASA Lifeguarding
Must be able to lift and move around objects of 40 pounds or more
Swim 500 yards
Must be able to actively teach the YMCA swim program in the water
Ability to see and hear participants in distress or asking for assistance