Plattsburgh YMCA·Malone, New York
Instruct participants in swimming lessons according to YMCA standards and maintain a safe aquatic environment. Responsibilities include managing equipment, enforcing safety rules, and building positive relationships with participants and parents.
This position will teach lessons at the Lake Colby Beach for our YMCA Camp Ambersand through the Malone YMCA.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Instruct participants according to YMCA Aquatics program standards using lesson guides, guided discovery teaching, effective class organization and positive relationship with participants. Set-up, breakdown and store equipment for each class. Know and understand the Emergency Action Plan and Emergency Evacuation Routes. Enforce Aquatics safety rules consistently and fairly. Maintain positive relationships with class participants, parents, none class members and staff. Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events.
Must be 18 years of age or older. Certification (WSI) required. Lifeguard Certification desired. Excellent hospitality skills.
Market context
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