Greater Providence YMCA·Providence, Rhode Island
The Aquatics Instructor provides direct leadership and instruction for swimming classes while maintaining accurate records and ensuring safety. They are responsible for building positive relationships with students and parents while adhering to YMCA guidelines.
this position is part time and hours/schedules will vary, TRAINING PROVIDED!
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.
Reports To: Aquatics Director
Essential Duties
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.
Know our mission and be able to tell our story.
The mission of the YMCA of Greater Providence is to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, through programs, services and relationships that are based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Honor your colleagues by being on time, present and fully engaged at all times.
If you disagree, propose a solution.
Be accountable for results.
A commitment to valuing and acting as one YMCA as evidenced by referring to ourselves as employees of the YMCA of Greater Providence.
Display leadership that requires not only skill, but energy, passion, optimism and creativity.
Build open and honest communication. Face to face, or voice to voice, is the preferred method of communication with email for information sharing only.
Deliver exceptional service that is of high value. Build a positive staff team. Be friendly.
Candidates must hold certifications in CPR, AED, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen, along with a YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and demonstrate proficiency in swim instruction skills.
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