Swim Instructor

James Family Prescott YMCA

Position Description

Reports To: Aquatics Director
Department: Aquatics

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in
swimming classes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum age of 16.
2. Certifications Required: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Basic First Aid

certification.
3. Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA

standards.

4. YMCA Swim Instructor certification, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
certification, or equivalent.

5. Within 90 days of hire, completion of: Child Abuse Prevention, New Staff
Orientation

Principle Activities:
1. Instructors swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared

lesson plans accordingly.
2. Builds effective, authentic relationship with students and parents; helps them

connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and

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

6. Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.

7. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
8. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to

serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective,
supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different 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.

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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 seek opportunities in the change process.
Accurately assesses personal feeling, 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
2. Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small average size child.