Location
Valparaiso, Indiana
Salary
$12 / HOUR
The Swim Instructor will positively engage with members, instruct and motivate swim participants, and utilize the pool to enhance member experiences while developing relationships and delivering safe, effective programs. Essential functions include teaching proper form, enforcing safety rules, maintaining accurate records like lesson plans and attendance, and ensuring pool safety and equipment readiness.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and are required to obtain First Aid and CPR-PR/AED certification within 30 days, which the Y will provide. The role also requires the ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, and manuals.
The Swim Instructor supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This part-time position supports the Aquatics team by positively engaging with members, instructing and motivating swim participants, and utilizing the pool to enhance members’ experiences at our facility.. 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.
Free Y membership and discounted family membership Child Watch hours available free of charge Certification Assistance ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Develop relationships while delivering safe and effective programs specific to program audience · Lead and instruct in accordance with program goals and standards · Demonstrate and teach proper form and technique using motivational methods · Teach water safety and life skills · Maintain accurate records as required including preparing lesson plans, maintaining attendance and skill progression, preparing, etc. · Use innovation and creativity to increase participant satisfaction · Enforce safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pools and aquatic area · Adhere to work schedule and substitute for other Swim Instructors when needed · Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed · Maintain a safe, clean, neat pool environment · Follow emergency procedures and safety precautions. Follow procedures for reporting all accidents, incidents and hazards · Adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations as outlined in employee handbook and other communications. Obtain and maintain required training(s). · Accept additional assignments as deemed appropriate, within the scope of the job description. · Report all equipment damage and/or malfunction to supervisor and maintenance staff. · Follow emergency procedures and safety precautions. Follow procedures for reporting all accidents, incidents and hazards. · Adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations as outlined in employee handbook and other communications. · Obtain and maintain required training(s). · Accept additional assignments as deemed appropriate, within the scope of the job description. · Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations. Obtain and maintain required training(s).
· First Aid and CPR-PR/AED required within 30 days, provided by the Y · Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents required. · Age of at least 16 years required. SALARY: Minimum starting rate of $12 an hour Starting rate based on experience SCHEDULE: Part-time Morning and Daytime Weekdays and Weekends 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 disability to perform the essential functions. Physical ability and stamina to perform the duties as outlined above, including but not limited to extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying up to 30 pounds. YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader): Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.
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