SWIM INSTRUCTOR

Description

OBJECTIVE:

To teach accurately and entirely the different levels of the YMCA Swim Lessons.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide quality instruction and teach the lessons as set up by the National YMCA.
• Run a safe and healthy class, keeping all persons in lines of vision and when teaching an individual, keep others on deck.
• Instructors will teach from in the water, not on deck except to do a dry land demonstration.
• Be prepared for class ahead of time, including the equipment and lesson plans to start class on time.
• As a teacher you will be there for all classes unless there is an emergency (students depend on you).
• You will not pass a student if s/he has not completed everything in that class level.
• Introduce yourself and know the names of your students and where they are at all times during class.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keep lesson plans up to date in case of a substitute.
• Must take attendance
• Must do progress reports on each child for their parents.
• Staff meetings, in-service training, technical updates and orientations throughout the year.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must hold a current Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification or equivalent, Lifeguard or YASA Certification and stay current.
• Must hold a current YMCA Instructor or WSI certification (must be willing to cross over) and stay current.
• Must be patient, energetic and have a positive attitude.
• Must believe in the YMCA Mission and Purpose.

EVALUATION:

You will be evaluated an ongoing basis which will provide an avenue for suggestions to be incorporated into the program, and you will be evaluated in writing at least once a year.

COMMITMENT:

You must be willing to give the YMCA your all when you are here and to do what it takes to keep the YMCA running.