Position Summary:
Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students participating in the competitive swimming program.
Essential Functions:
- Develops positive relationships with members and participants and provides motivational support and guidance.
- Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers members and participants to other programs.
- Understands and is able to work in a fast-paced environment of competitive swimming.
- Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).
- Attends 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.
NOTE: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
YMCA Competencies (Leader):
Community: Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others.
Communication: Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
Developing Others: Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Project Management: Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings.
Qualifications:
- Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, O2, First Aid certification.
- Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
- YMCA Swim Instructor certification.
- At least 16 years of age.
- Must pass Level 2 Background Screening. Level 2 is a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Physical Demands:
Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.