YMCA of Northern Colorado
Location
Johnstown, Colorado
Salary
$17 - $22/hr
Instruct swimming lessons according to YMCA guidelines and develop appropriate lesson plans for students. Build relationships with parents and students while maintaining accurate attendance and progress records.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and obtain or provide certification in CPR and First Aid. Strong communication skills and the ability to meet the physical demands of aquatic instruction are required.
Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, Prepare lesson plans accordingly. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents. 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.). Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes related reports as necessary. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment. Attends all staff meetings and in-service training. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.
Minimum 16 years of age. Staff are expected to become certified or supply documentation of current certification in CPR and First Aid (these courses can be completed through the YMCA). Staff will be expected to work well on a team, communicate well with youth, parents, and colleagues, and be committed to high-quality programming. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/FUNCTIONAL ATTRIBUTESEssential functions are the fundamental job duties, meaning the position exists to perform the function; there is a limited number of employees among whom the performance of the function can be distributed; and/or the incumbent is hired for expertise or ability to perform the function due to its high specialization. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and associated Federal regulations protect qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in all areas of employment. To be considered qualified, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of a position, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important that the physical tasks associated with the essential functions be identified appropriately so that persons with disabilities can determine if any accommodation is necessary. General Physical Requirements Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Activities Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Free Family Membership (10+ hours/week) Program discounts Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met Employee Assistance Program Paid Sick Time Childcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly. Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs. Posted
Usd $17.00 - Usd $22.00 /Hr.
Market context
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