Job Description

Job Title: Swimming Lesson Instructor

Company: Family YMCA of Black Hawk

Job Description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Part-TimeMake an impact: In this position you will: provide skill-based swim and water safety instruction to people of all ages; maintain constant supervision of students to ensure safety; create positive, nurturing relationships with students and builds cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers; promote and support the potential of all students in program; facilitate peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience.Learn, Grow and Serve: We’re committed to growing the capabilities of our people. We are devoted to a community where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. We are on a mission to create positive community change through relationships by empowering the mind, body and spirit of ALL! Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger.QualificationsCandidates must have strong swimming skills (see below) and experience working with children.Swim Instructor candidates will be evaluated on the following swimming skills:

• 25 yards front crawl
• 25 yards back crawl
• 25 yards breaststroke
• 25 yards sidestroke
• 25 yards butterfly
• 25 yards elementary backstroke
• 2 minutes of treading water, demonstrating proficiency in eggbeater, whip, and scissor kicks

Candidates are required to attend, and pass, a CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen course and Swim Instructors are required to attend, and pass, a YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor certification course scheduled upon hire.Essential FunctionsThis position is for you, if you can:

• Provide swimming and water safety instruction to students of all ages and abilities in group and private settings
• Plan and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values
• Prepare written lesson plan in accordance with YMCA Swim Lessons curriculum
• Complete student records and progress reports comprehensively and punctually
• Help to create new approaches to serve the needs of program participants
• Adhere to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards, and ensures consistency with evidence-based practices
• Model safe behavior in and around the water, know and perform necessary duties in emergency situations
• Maintain constant supervision of students, identify students who need assistance, and support students as necessary to ensure a positive learning environment
• Provide effective communication with students, parents and co-workers
• Maintain positive relationships with parents and caregivers and other staff, model relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions
• Demonstrate ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• Demonstrate ability to be motivators in the areas of self-awareness and self-confidence through aquatics

Expected Salary: $11 – 12.5 per hour

Location: Waterloo, IA

Job Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2025 07:39:03 GMT