Swim Instructor

Location

YMCA of the Suncoast, Hernando County, Florida

$14.70/hr – $14.95/hr

This position is responsible for the integral part of teaching all National YMCA swimming programs, from Parent‑Child to Adult, allowing each participant to gain the swimming skills necessary to graduate to the next level of instruction.

• Must be at least 16 years of age and possess a current YMCA Swim Instructor or Red Cross WSI certification upon hire.
• If Red Cross certified, must complete the YMCA Course within 90 days (or earliest opportunity) of employment.
• Upon hire, Professional Rescue CPR or Basic Life Support, AED, and First Aid certification required.
• Complete Intro to the Y’s Cause & Culture, Y’s Way to Service & Engagement, and I Hear You:
  Service with CARE within 30 days of hire.
• Child Abuse Prevention in an Aquatics Environment training within 30 days of hire.
• Within 90 days of hire, Foundations of Listen First, Principles of Youth Development, Engaging with Families, and Youth Aff… trainings required.
• Life Guard certification of YASA preferred;
  Get Smart preferred.
• Broad overview of the YMCA as it operates locally, nationally, and internationally preferred.
• Effective communication and human‑relations skills; maturity; ability to relate to children and adults from all socio‑economic segments.

• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds; if more, must seek assistance.
• Maintain continuous physical endurance for 30‑60 minutes of aerobic activity.
• Give and follow detailed instructions; work outdoors for extended periods.
• Be alert at all times; acceptable hearing and visual capabilities; oral and verbal communication effective with students, parents, and staff.

• Provides direct teaching leadership to each swimming participant in each class of instruction.
• Role‑model all aspects of the SMART pledge.
• Maintain all aquatic standards required by the YMCA of the USA for each skill level while instructing.
• Assist in supervision of children in the locker room and pool.
• Know all emergency procedures and how to apply them.
• Share responsibility in interpreting and communicating a child’s progress to parents.
• Maintain written lesson plans for substitutes.
• Keep proper record‑keeping; award and progress cards at conclusion of each session.
• Conduct oneself in an appropriate and professional manner with staff and participants.
• Create a nurturing and safe environment; report suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or violate the code of conduct.
• Keep supplies organized; maintain and clean the facility; care for equipment; assist in proper storage of aquatic equipment.
• Attend all staff meetings and training sessions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Inclusion, Collaboration, Communication & Influence, Developing Others & Self, Program & Project Management, Emotional Maturity, Functional Expertise.

Employment is open to all qualified applicants. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information.