Swim Lesson Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Swim Lesson Instructor

Position Summary

The Swim Instructor at Ashtabula YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swim classes. The Swim Lesson Instructor is responsible for teaching children and adults safe swimming practices, upholding safety rules, ensuring safety of all in class, and putting YMCA core values into all actions and lessons. This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Essential functions :

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly, and supports members and program participants in achieving their goals.
• Builds and maintains positive, effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA; and encourages parent or caregiver involvement.
• Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Trains and supervises class aids as assigned.
• All staff should demonstrate the YMCA core values (honesty, caring, respect and responsibility) in their daily work activities and while representing the YMCA.

Education / Experience Required

Qualifications :

Physical demands

Working Conditions

Effect on End Result

Provide a quality service environment that allows our members and program members to focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The employee is expected to adhere to all Ashtabula YMCA Policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the Ashtabula County YMCA Policies. I have read and understand the explanation and job description. This job description may not be all inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as necessary or assigned / directed by management.

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The Ashtabula County Family YMCA reserves the right to change this job description as conditions warranted