Swim InstructorYMCA of Southern Maine • Portland, ME, US
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Swim Instructor
YMCA of Southern Maine • Portland, ME, US
30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionInclusion - Honors the YMCA of Southern Maine’s Promise Statement. Models a commitment to equity and inclusion. Creates a safe environment that helps all feel welcome and respected. Promotes feelings of mutual respect, acceptance, and appreciation. Supports people with unique experiences or points of view to share their perspectives. Provides safe, effective and creative instruction for individuals at all levels. Programming – Provides quality and timely guidance, instruction and support to all members through proper instruction in group settings. Educates adult members on current relevant principles, practices and research, and healthy lifestyle information as relevant to child’s swim class, or child, as interested. Provides effective individual supervision and encouragement during program time. Regularly supports programming by teaching swim lesson, assisting with special Y activities and events, and other duties as needed. Leadership – Is a collaborative, engaged, and active participant in our Association, including communicating in an effective and timely manner and making sound decisions. Relationship Building – Develop positive, authentic relationships within the Y that lead to greater awareness of the Y’s mission and impact, growth in number of people served, as well as revenue. Listens and expresses self effectively and with an understanding of the needs of a particular audience. Personal Growth – Maintains a high degree of emotional maturity and interpersonal skills and is committed to personal growth and skill acquisition. Operations & Safety - Maintains a professional and clean environment, including equipment and surrounding work areas. Ensures all equipment is in working order and, if applicable, maintenance records are properly documented; reports any concerns to supervisor. Provides rapid and timely response to all accidents, situations, incidents and emergencies appropriately, calmly and professionally using proper techniques and completes incident reports as needed. Mission Advancement - Is an advocate for the Y by promoting our cause. Supports philanthropy by increasing awareness about the annual campaign within the Y community. Data Tracking & Documentation –Maintains accurate and consistent data tracking and documentation, as required. 16 years of age or older. Experience working with youth, preferred. Certifications including : Successful completion of Principles of Youth Development , Youth Swim Lesson V-6 prerequisites and Swim Instructor class. (Required prior to working shifts as a swim instructor) Redwoods Child Safety Training (or within 30 days of hire). Detail oriented; extremely reliable, dependable, and punctual. Ability to travel locally. A criminal background check is required and may include fingerprinting through the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), prior to hire. This will be paid for by the YMCA of Southern Maine. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Job Description
Job Description
About the YMCA
The Y is filled with passionate leaders, thinkers and doers. Whether a camp counselor, program director or fitness instructor, we all share a common goal to serve and make our community healthier, happier and stronger.
We look for people who will show up as their whole self because we value diversity and inclusion, as well as people who enjoy working on a team and with the public. If you can see yourself at the Y, please read on!
Employee Perks
- Free membership!
- Generous program discounts.
- Meaningful assistance programs like mentoring and retirement (403(b).
- Training, certification and advancement opportunities.
About this Role
This position will work under the direction of the Program Director to develop and instruct safe, enriching and effective youth and family swim programs that meet the needs of participants and the community.
Your responsibilities will include :
We’re looking for someone :
Professional Rescuer, CPR / AED / Basic First Aid, Emergency O2.
Salary
$16.50 - $17.00 / hour, depending on experience.
We invite you to join us in this amazing work — to develop your skills, to realize your potential and to discover a career that is so much more than a job.
Hours :
We are currently looking to hire approximately three swim instructors to cover the following shifts :
Saturdays & Sundays : 8 : 30 AM – 12 : 00 PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays : 4 : 00 PM – 7 : 00 PM
Each instructor does not need to be available for all shifts — hours can be split based on individual availability. We're happy to create a flexible schedule that works for the right candidates.
A Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
We commit to inclusion in our mission and in our hiring practices by promising to make the Y open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or financial circumstances, without discrimination.
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