Swim Instructor @ Easterseals

Weekly | Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 4-6pm, Fridays 5-6pm

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Swim Instructors are responsible for providing high-quality swim instruction to individuals of various ages and skill levels. The instructor will promote water safety, skill development, and a positive learning environment while fostering a love for swimming and physical fitness.

OUR CULTURE:  
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

1. Instructs aquatic programs in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly, and supports members and program participants in achieving their goals while working to ensure a diverse and inclusive culture at the Y.
2. Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members, and program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants and families connect with each other and the YMCA; and encourages parent or caregiver involvement.
3. Communicate with supervisor, staff, members, guests, and volunteers in a clear, concise and positive manner while using Listen First skills.
4. Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers program participants and families to the other programs.
5. Maintains records as required (e.g., attendance, progress reports).
6. Maintain accountability for assigned programs by attending all scheduled shifts and actively securing coverage for shifts that cannot be attended.
7. Organizes and puts away the program equipment needed. Reports damaged equipment.
8. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
9. Understands, supports and is committed to the YMCA cause and our role in the community as a leader in Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. 
10. Actively participates in team meetings as assigned. 
11. Act as a positive role model while implementing YMCA character development and following the four core values of Caring, Honesty, Responsibility, and Respect. 
12. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Y’s leadership team including the Director of Aquatics, Director of Operations, and/or President and CEO.
13. Understands, follows and demonstrates the following Y Competencies.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community. 
• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause. 
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence. 
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment. 
• Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.
• Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community. 
• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification within 6 months
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

EQUIPMENT & APPLICATIONS:

• Knowledge of Swim Lesson Equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit use hands to manipulate objects, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear and see.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke and/or water safety techniques.
• Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.