Swimming Lesson Instructor

Family YMCA of Black Hawk

  • Waterloo, IA
  • $11.00-12.50 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 21 days ago
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

Family YMCA of Black Hawk