What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Instructors: Part-Time position at Valparaiso Family YMCA?
Outstanding part-time opportunity for an individual who enjoys swimming and children! Join us at the Valparaiso YMCA!
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Ensure the health and safety of all patrons in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Positively engage with members, instruct, motivate and utilize the pool to enhance members’ experiences at our facility.
Flexible hours, days and evenings.
Salary: $12 per hour.
Private lesson salary: $18.00 per hour
Parent/baby class salary: $26 per hour.
YMCA benefits include:
•Free YMCA membership and discount for family membership
•Child Watch hours are available free of charge for staff children.
OUR 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•Complete all necessary paperwork and record keeping in a timely manner.
•Be prepared and relationship ready by having all equipment set up before class time begins and put away after class ends. Report any damage equipment.
•Spend adequate time in the water to develop participants to their fullest potential and providing exceptional instruction.
•Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude when sharing site space, including maintaining an appropriate voice level and using space appropriately to class needs and site provisions.
•Provide appropriate attention to class and participants and refrain from socializing with other personnel during class time.
•Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having and using prepared lesson plans.
•Use innovation and creativity to increase participant satisfaction.
•Enforce safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pools and aquatic area. Maintain a safe, clean, neat pool environment.
•Adhere to work schedule and substitute for other Exercise Water Instructors when needed.
•Perform regular equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
•Obtain and maintain required training(s).
•Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Minimum of 16 years of age.
•Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
•Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents required.
•Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
•Complete all new employee orientation trainings within 45 days of hire.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
•Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to humidity/dampness.
•Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
•Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
•Must have high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative to recognized victims in need.
•Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
•Always maintain a neat and professional appearance.
Salary : $12 - $26
