Swim Instructor
The Swim Instructor is
responsible for teaching people of all ages, following the YMCA
guidelines. Swim Instructors will provide excellent customer service in a safe,
enjoyable, and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and satisfaction
in accordance with the YMCA policies and procedures.
Essential Functions:
·Provide swimming instruction to students of
various ages and ability levels.
·Maintain constant supervision of students,
watch for swimmers needing assistance, and aid swimmers when necessary to
ensure positive learning environment.
·Know, understand, and consistently
communicate policies and procedures for the pool.
·Understand the YMCA Swim Lessons program,
including swimming levels and skills taught for each level.
Evaluate students and
recommend placement in the correct skill level.
Requirements:
Minimum age of 16.
YMCA Swim Instructor
certification.Certifications required
within 45 days of hire: BLS, First Aid and Emergency OxygenAdministration (may not
teach until certifications are complete).Patience and the ability
to communicate with all ages and levels of swimmers.Demonstrated ability to
tread water and to swim in both shallow and deep water.Must be able to
show a firm understanding of all swim strokes.Dedicated to member
safety and the mission and philosophy of the YMCA
Work Conditions:
Must remain in the pool
area at all times.Ability to support child
or adult body weight in the water.Must be able to remain
alert with no lapses of consciousness in a warm environment with air
temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.Demonstrated ability to
recognize and remedy hazardous/dangerous situations.Ability to recognize and
react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.Communicate verbally,
including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.Perform all physical
aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and
lifting up to 50 pounds at a time in a warm pool environment.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Farmington Family YMCA, 28100 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States of America