Swim Lesson Coordinator

All staff are relationship builders in their particular program or service area and they will: Welcome/acknowledge each child and parent in a pleasant and friendly manner (e.g., greet, smile, make eye contact); Be open and actively listen to questions, concerns and feelings of children, parents and staff, dealing with them honestly, respectfully and positively (e.g., Yes, I hear your concern; Yes, I can help you; Yes, I can get you that information); Handle multiple tasks in a calm and responsible way always affirming the child or parent (e.g., appropriately disciplining one child while continuing the class for the other children); Build child and parent relationships by showing interest, caring and responsiveness to child's progress (e.g., meet each parent during the session giving progress information, give child immediate feedback on skill progress); Continuously inquire regarding the quality of member visits, offering additional activities/programs that may be of interest to the member (e.g., "Did you know about our water aerobics program on Tuesdays and Thursdays?"). Physical Requirements; Walking, carrying, sitting, seeing, hearing, crouching, lifting (25 pounds), pushing, kneeling, standing and speaking.

Swim Lesson Coordinator-Part Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Part Time
Under supervision of the Aquatics Director and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Swim Lesson Coordinator is responsible for leading, organizing and teaching swim lessons according to the Red Cross swim program or to the YMCA of the USA program standards.

Principle Activities:

• Teach swim lessons according to the YMCA of the USA standards
• Create a positive learning environment through personal enthusiasm
• Be safety-conscious, maintain order and enforce rules during lessons to ensure swimmer safety
• Keep accurate records of attendance and skills achieved by each student, each session
• Provide each student with written records of progress
• Use swimming aids effectively to maximize each individual's practice time
• Utilize written lesson plans for each lesson to make the most efficient use of class time
• Assist in planning and leading staff meeting and in-service training
• Serve as new swim instructor mentor and trainer
• Conduct evaluations on new swim instructors
• Assist in Program evaluation process
• Assist in parent/participant orientation
• Effectively communicate with parents
• Serve as pool deck manager if Director is unavailable
• Assist with supervising and evaluating swim instructors
• Assist with swim instructor scheduled to include roster distribution
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Effect on End Result:
Each Lead swim instructor will be evaluated based on the degree to which:

• A safe and positive environment will be created for all aquatic participants
• A quality reputation is maintained for the YMCA aquatic program in the community
• High quality instruction for student as shown through program evaluations
• Member and program participants evaluations reflect satisfaction
• Team work is promoted and demonstrated
• Growth of swim lessons in participation and revenue production

All staff are relationship builders in their particular program or service area and they will:

• Welcome/acknowledge each child and parent in a pleasant and friendly manner (e.g., greet, smile, make eye contact);
• Be open and actively listen to questions, concerns and feelings of children, parents and staff, dealing with them honestly, respectfully and positively (e.g., Yes, I hear your concern; Yes, I can help you; Yes, I can get you that information);
• Handle multiple tasks in a calm and responsible way always affirming the child or parent (e.g., appropriately disciplining one child while continuing the class for the other children);
• Build child and parent relationships by showing interest, caring and responsiveness to child's progress (e.g., meet each parent during the session giving progress information, give child immediate feedback on skill progress);
• Continuously inquire regarding the quality of member visits, offering additional activities/programs that may be of interest to the member (e.g., "Did you know about our water aerobics program on Tuesdays and Thursdays?").

Swim Lesson Supervisor Agreement:

• I understand that the first 5-10 minutes of each class will be spent taking attendance, seeing that children get to their proper classes, listen and problem solving any parent concerns. I will make sure all classes start and end on time.
• I understand that I am expected to get in the water and assist swim instructors no later than 10 minutes after class starts. I also understand that with 5 minutes left in class, I will exit the pool and check with parents and get ready for the next class. The only exception to this is if I am assisting parents by answering questions or troubleshooting a problem.
• I understand that in case of an instructor calling out and unable to find a substitute, I am responsible for teaching that class from start to finish.
• I understand that I will keep my immediate supervisor informed of all problems, concerns and progress of all classes during my shift.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have 3+ years of teaching or coaching experience
• Must have a minimum of 1,000 hours of teaching experience and/or continuing education
• Must Obtain or have a current Red Cross WSI or YMCA Swim Instructor Certification
• Current certification in the following...
  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • AED
  • O2
• Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have a positive attitude and desire to achieve the mission of the Upper Palmetto YMCA.
• Physical Requirements; Walking, carrying, sitting, seeing, hearing, crouching, lifting (25 pounds), pushing, kneeling, standing and speaking

Pay Range: $16 per hour