What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Swim Instructor: Lowe's YMCA position at YMCA of Greater Charlotte?
Under the supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator/Director and in accordance with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Advanced Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching swim lessons according to YUSA program standards.
Principle Activities:
- Teach swim lessons according to YMCA of the USA standards
- Create a positive learning environment through personal enthusiasm
- Be safety-conscious, maintain order and enforce rules during lessons to ensure swimmer safety
- Keep accurate records of attendance and skills achieved by each student, each session.
- Provide each student with written records of progress
- Use swim aids effectively to maximize each individual’s practice time
- Utilize written lesson plans for each lesson to make the most efficient use of class time.
- Assist in planning and leading meetings and in-service trainings
- Serve as new swim instructor mentor and trainer
- Conduct evaluation on new swim instructor
- Coordinate swim instructor schedules to include roster distribution
- Coordinate program evaluation process.
- Coordinate parent/participant orientation.
- Effectively communicates with parents
- Serve as pool deck manager
- Carries out additional duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements:
- Must have at least three years of swim instruction
- Experience or ability to teach experienced swimmers
- Must successfully complete, and maintain current certification, as a YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor (24 hours) prior to teaching alone or within 90 days if a current Red Cross Swim Instructor
- Current status in the following certifications, to be renewed annually:
- Professional Level CPR
- First Aid
- Automatic External Defibrillator(AED)
- Oxygen Administration
- Must complete the following trainings before working first shift and are to be renewed annually:
- Blood Borne Pathogens and Child Abuse Prevention.
- Must complete YMCA of Greater Charlotte New Staff Connection prior to employment
- Must complete I Create Loyalty Training within 30 days of hire
- Must successfully complete Adult Learning Concepts, Orientation to the YMCA training System, and Facilitation Skills for Trainers
- Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills
Physical Requirements:
- Walking
- Squatting
- Pushing (50 lbs)
- Kneeling
- Sitting
- Crouching
- Stooping
- Pulling (50 lbs)
- Vision
- Vocal Projection
- Standing
- Carrying (50 lbs)
- Lifting (50 lbs)
- Hearing
- Swimming
