Swim Instructors

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POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Aquatic Director, provides leadership to
all instructional areas of the Aquatics Program, while maintaining
safety to all participants and support and portray the YMCA core values
of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

– Provide exceptional customer service by greeting all participants,
maintaining a clean and safe facility and demonstrating professional
conduct at all times.
– Be familiar with American Red Cross Learn to Swim and YMCA
Progressive Swim Lesson levels and guidelines
– Adapt teaching approaches to the age, experience and ability of
participants so they can meet course objectives
– Communicate regularly with participants/parents to ensure they are
aware of progress
– Complete required paperwork in a timely manner
– Conduct oneself at all times in a manner of professionalism that
aligns with the values, philosophies and standards of the YMCA
– Organize and put away needed class equipment
– []{#Hlk100836481}Attend staff meetings and participate in regular
in-service training sessions as required.
– Follow and enforce all pool rules.
– Must sign the Salina Family YMCA Code of Conduct, Confidentiality
agreement, and Handbook agreements.
– Follow all YMCA policies and procedures.
– All other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

– Minimum age of 16
– Thorough knowledge and application of swimming and water safety
skills and be able to teach those skills.
– Understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies and
procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
– Leadership, public service, communication and decision-making
skills.
– Certifications: American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, YMCA
Progressive Swim Lesson Instructor, and/or on the job training,
required before hire

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– Certifications: American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer,
American Red Cross First Aid, within 6 months

[]{#Hlk124436366}WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

– []{#Hlk115783867}[]{#Hlk119677376}Must regularly lift and/or move
up to fifty (50) pounds, and occasionally move up to
seventy-five (75) pounds in the form of supplies or equipment.
– []{#Hlk115781502}Able to sit, stand and bend to perform appropriate
tasks.
– Must be able to move at an appropriate pace to respond to
emergencies.
– Follow all safety requirements of the Salina Family YMCA.
– May be required to stand for extended periods of time.
– Work in different temperature environments.

[]{#Hlk119676563}The physical demands described are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EFFECTS ON END RESULTS

– This position directly affects the overall instructional swim
classes. When done properly, the program will have a positive and
safe atmosphere for each participant.

[]{#Hlk112851812}This job description is not intended to be
all-inclusive but to give a basic structure of the duties; the employee
may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned
by the supervisor. Job descriptions and assignments may be modified when
deemed appropriate by management.