Ymca Swim Lesson Instructor

Dixon Family Ymca in Dixon, IL is looking for one ymca swim lesson instructor to join our 94-person strong team. We are located at 110 N. Galena Avenue. Our ideal candidate is attentive, motivated, and hard-working.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Aquatic Director and in accordance with the YMCA Mission Statement and purpose of the policies of the Dixon Family YMCA, the Swim Instructor position provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes of all ages and abilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.

2. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers. Provides exceptional customer service to promote the Aquatics program and YMCA.

3. Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate, refers students and parents to other programs.

4. Maintains records as required (i.e., attendance, progress reports, etc.).

5. Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.

6. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.

7. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment to Aquatics Manager and lifeguard on duty.

8. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification.

2. Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

3. WSI or YMCA Swim Instructor certification or previous experience.

4. At least 15 years of age.

Physical Demands:

1. Must be able to remain alert.

2. Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.

3. Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.

4. Ability to continuously scan class.

5. Ability to lift equipment and to lift repeatedly with the assistance of the water, a small to average size child weighing up to 100 pounds.

6. Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distance in every day and loud situations.

Available shifts and compensation: Available shifts on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Compensation is $12.00 - $15.00/hour.

About Dixon Family YMCA: Who We Are: We are an organization like no other. The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community by empowering young people, improving the health and well-being of people of all ages, and inspiring action in and across communities. Our Mission and Our Values: The YMCA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Guided by our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, the Y is dedicated to giving people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other status protected by law. Notice to All Applicants: The YMCA enforces its policies and practices to prevent child abuse. Allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken very seriously at the YMCA and will be reported to the proper authorities for investigation. We have abuse reporting procedures, there are unscheduled visits from supervisors, we have an open door for parents, and we have a code of conduct for staff. We minimize opportunities for abuse to occur, and we talk with children about personal safety and touching limits. We also screen carefully to prevent abusers from being hired, and we provide child abuse prevention training to staff. A criminal background check is required of any applicant who is selected for an interview or to whom a conditional offer of employment is made. Learn more about us at www.dixonymca.org.

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