What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Instructor - Tempe Family YMCA position at Valley of the Sun YMCA?
Description
The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations. With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation's health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities. If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SWIM INSTRUCTOR :
- Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with Y guidelines, aligned with the Y-USA curriculum.
- Prepare session and lesson plans accordingly for all classes and levels taught, adjust as needed.
- 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 refers to other available programs.
- Maintains records as required (i.e., attendance, progress reports, incident reports, etc.).
- Follows all policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
- Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged or needed equipment.
- Serves as a role model to participants and lives the vision and values of the YMCA movement.
- This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS TO BE A SWIM INSTRUCTOR :
PART TIME BENEFITS :
OUR YMCA CULTURE :
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming : we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine : we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful : we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing : we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined : above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.
Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated.
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.
