Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA·Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes while maintaining accurate records and safety standards. Builds authentic relationships with students and parents while ensuring the facility and equipment are properly managed.
Description POSITION SUMMARY.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes.
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Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers. Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs. Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.). Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.
Works effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational
Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal
Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. 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.
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, or equivalent. YMCA Team Leader Certification within 6 months of hire. At least 15 years of age. AWORK 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. Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques. Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.
Market context
Classroom teacher roles in Mississippi are often shaped by steady demand in schools that need certified educators with subject-specific graduate preparation. These positions can be competitive because districts look for strong communication, interpersonal skills, and comfort using classroom technology, while candidates also compare schedules, support, and advancement opportunities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your Master’s degree and eighteen graduate hours align with the subject area before applying.