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Summer Swim Lesson Instructor
Location:
Fallbrook
Status:
Part-Time
SUMMARY
Instructs children and adults on how to swim in accordance with the Lincoln YMCA Swim Program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Plans lessons, instructs, tests and evaluates program participants.
- Maintains constant surveillance of the class participants. Knows, understands, and consistently applies and enforces safety and pool rules, policies and guidelines.
- Responds seriously and confidentially to suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and follows mandated reporting requirements related to abuse.
- Knows all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
- Communicates and maintains personal contact with parents to discuss achievements and concerns related to their child’s progress.
- Documents and notifies Director of incidents/accidents, member questions/concerns, attendance records and enrollment changes.
- Is responsible for assuring the outlined procedures for preparing and picking up the pool area before and after classes are fully completed.
- Assists in the training of new instructors and oversees teaching assistants and volunteers.
- Assists in overseeing the party and off-hour rental programs as needed.
- Receives and carries out instructions.
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance. Secures a substitute if unable to cover scheduled shift and notifies Director of schedule substitutions prior to the change.
- Performs other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members, including but not limited to housekeeping, sanitation, etc. throughout all YMCA buildings and program areas.
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to read, write, talk, see and hear.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks at one time.
- Ability to perform rescue skills.
- Must be able to connect with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Possesses a strong understanding of the YMCA and its purpose, mission and values. Demonstrates this understanding through behavior and actions that support the purpose, mission and values.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Previous competitive swimming, teaching or related experience.