Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching swim lessons in a safe, professional and caring manner according to the established curriculum to ensure the participants have an overall positive experience and eventually progress to the next level.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares and carries out daily lesson plans according to established class requirements.
• Keeps accurate records on progress of individual students and make decisions on appropriate class levels.
• Teaches in the water every class and never turns back to the class or leaves the class unattended.
• Enforces specific safety rules and regulations to prevent risks to participants.
• Completes and submits progress reports and midsession reports.
• Presents materials that are challenging yet appropriate for every class member and class level.
• Sets out necessary equipment needed for class and puts equipment away after class.
• Records daily class attendance roster and communicates with parents/guardians about child’s progress in class when needed.
• Secures a qualified substitute for replacement when unable to teach a class and notifies Aquatics Director in advance, when possible.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 16 years of age.
• Current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification is preferred.
• Ability to understand and motivate people.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to teach in the water for long periods of time.
• Remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing, swimming, or walking for various lengths of time.
• Able to assist participants of any age or weight if they are having difficulty swimming during the lesson by giving them a flotation device and/or assisting them to safety.

Summary:

We are looking for a motivated and responsible individual to teach swim lessons! The Swim Instructor will teach lessons in a safe, professional and caring manner according to the established curriculum so that participants have an overall good experience and eventually progress to the next level.

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