Job detail
Swim Instructor I
YMCA of Long Island
#Safety Procedures#CPR#AED#Swim Instructor#First Aid#Lesson Plans#CDC Guidelines#Lifeguard#Aquatics#YMCA#Emergency Oxygen#Student Progress Reports
Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$17 - $20 / HOURPosted 2 months agoCloses Jun 15
Location
Glen Cove, New York
Salary
$17 - $20 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide direct leadership and instruction for students in swimming classes while promoting YMCA core values. Maintain safety rules, manage class records, and build positive relationships with students and parents.
Requirements summary
Must be at least 16 years old with certifications in CPR, AED, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen. Preferred certifications include YMCA Swim Instructor, Red Cross WSI, or Water Fitness.
professional certificateRecord KeepingRelationship BuildingSafety ComplianceStudent MotivationCPRStaff SupervisionFirst AidEmergency Oxygen AdministrationSwim InstructionAEDAquatic Program ManagementClass Equipment Organization
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- YMCA at
- Glen
- Cove -
- Glen
- Cove,
- NY 11542Position
- Type:
- Part
- TimeEducation
- Level:
- No degree requiredSalary
- Range: $17.00 - $20.00
- HourlyPOSITION
- SUMMARY: Provide direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes. The Swim Instructor will conduct quality aquatic programs and promote the YMCA’s Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
- Essential
- FUNCTIONS: Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, in accordance with set lesson plans. Ensure program, staff and patrons maintain hygiene habits/practices in accordance with CDC guidelines. Build effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers. Convey information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs. Maintain records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.). Develop positive relationship with participants and provides motivational support and guidance. Respond to participants’ inquiries in accordance to program policies and procedures. Refer detailed inquiries to supervisor. Understand and enthusiastically endorse other YMCA programs, especially other aquatic programs. Know, understand, and consistently apply safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled. Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary. Organize and put away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment. Train and supervise class aides as assigned.
- Leadership
- COMPETENCIES: Mission Advancement Collaboration
- Operational
- Effectiveness
- Personal
- Growth
- QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Minimum age of 16.
Certifications
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen. Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards. YMCA Swim Instructor certification, American Red Cross WSI, Water Fitness or AFYAP certification is preferred. YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor Certification must be completed when course becomes available, within first year of eligibility. American Red Cross, or YMCA Lifeguard, or YMCA Instructor Safety Assistant, within one year.
- 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. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of outdoor/indoor settings.