Swim Lesson Instructor

Position Summary:applicant is responsible for leading swim lessons and/or assisting water safety instructors in planning, organizing, implementing effectively teaching the American Red Cross Learn to Swim, preschool aquatics and infant aquatics program for the year round swim lesson program at the Link Aquatic Center. Applicant works under the direct supervision of the water safety instructors, pool supervisor and aquatic director

Job Requirements:

• 15 years of age and older
• Current CPR, AED and standard first aid certification
• Must be observant, safety conscious and able to recognize an emergency
• Communicate effectively with children and parents

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for assisting a water safety instructor in all aspects of conducting swimming lessons, including but not limited to program content, teaching techniques, lesson administration and basic water safety
• Actively engage participants in appropriate swimming skills for the duration of the lesson
• Set up and storage of pool equipment plus lost and found items
• Accountable for or assisting with class report cards, class attendance and skill progression
• Have the ability to request assistance in teaching and program content from the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• Demonstrate the ability to work well with others, use good judgment, take responsibility, diplomatically respond and handle problems, be an effective leader and role model
• Communicate clearly, concisely and effectively with staff, parents and participants both orally and written
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills of basic swim lessons instruction, teaching techniques, CPR, First Aid, AED and public relations
• Responds to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes accidents and incident reports as required
• Maintains effective relationship with members, participants and other staff. Develop good rapport with members
• Conveys basic information on YMCA programs and schedules to members and as appropriate, refers members to other programs or YMCA staff
• Secures a substitute for any scheduled hours that cannot be filled
• May lead one or more ongoing YMCA aquatic program

TO APPLY:Submit resume and completed application to the Illinois Valley Y