Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Swim Instructor

General Function:

To ensure the safety of all children enrolled in a swimming lesson receive quality instruction in a fun and safe environment.

Know-How:

A swim instructor must possess and keep current the following certifications at all times: Lifeguarding, or YASA , Adult/Child/Infant CPR (Professional Rescue or Healthcare Provider), First Aid, Oxygen Administration, and AED. Will be expected to get Fundamentals of Teaching Swim Lessons, Youth and Adult Swim Lessons and/or Parent Child and Preschool Swim Lessons Certifications.

Job Segments:

1. Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your lessons.
2. Start and end class on time.
3. Follow a lesson plan for each class. Incorporate individualized games and activities and have all necessary equipment prepared.
4. Take attendance at every class.
5. Complete a Progress report for each child, as well as a certificate to be handed out at the last lesson.
6. Encourage and challenge them in a friendly and loving way.
7. Find and secure your own substitute when needed, fill out sub book, and turn into your supervisor for approval.
8. Have fun!! Playing games is part of the lesson.
9. Demonstrate Responsibility, Respect, Caring & Honesty towards members, guests, co-workers, and supervisor at all times.
10. Promote and follow all of the pool rules during
11. Please conduct yourself in a professional manner, remember you are a reflection of the YMCA.
12. Ensure storage room is kept clean and equipment is stored properly
13. Realize the children and parents depend on their instructor to be present for all lessons of the session. Therefore, absences must be avoided at all cost. Notify parents of any ensconces in advance when possible.
14. Read and understand evaluation criteria (attached and posted in guard office).
15. Perform any unique duties requested, as deemed appropriate, by your supervisor.

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