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Swim Lesson Instructor – Closing date 3/12/10
February 8, 2010
YMCA OF COLUMBIA-WILLAMETTE JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Swim Lesson Instructor
BRANCH: Clark County Family
SUPERVISOR Aquatics Supervisor
PAY GRADE: P6-part time
CLOSING DATE: March 12th, 2010
SALARY RANGE: $8.55-$10.00
The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is a mission driven organization, which seeks individuals who are enthusiastic and passionate about our purpose and mission. We do this by putting the Christian principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility and service into practice
General Function:
Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Swim Lesson Instructor will teach swim lessons according to the National YMCA Program. He/She is responsible for taking roll, greeting parents and children, teaching classes, attending scheduled meetings and creating lesson plans.
Entry Requirements:
Red Cross WSI, YMCA Instructor Certification, or 1 year experience teaching Youth Swimming, First Aid, and Infant-Child-Adult CPR.
Essential Functions Of Job:
• Incorporate and Model our YMCA Christian principles into your work
• Commit to establishing long-term relationships with staff, volunteers, participants, members and families
• Instruct in water and lift or support 50 pounds
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation
• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate instructional techniques.
Job Segments:
• Teach classes in accordance with the National YMCA Aquatics program each day of the session.
• Instructors will be 10 minutes early to class to greet parents and children; will remain in pool area and help clean up pool area after classes.
• Instructor will use gentleness and humor to instruct classes.
• Instructor will plan class lessons and have an organized format for the day. Lesson plans will include character values, safety skills, songs, games and swimming practice.
• Instructor will understand the mission of the YMCA – developing people’s spirit, mind and body through the mode of swimming.
• Instructor will adhere to policies and guidelines of the YMCA (no street shoes on the deck, take shower before entering pool, safety procedures, take roll, etc.)
• Instructor will support the YMCA, in general the staff supervisors, volunteers, members and community.
• Instructors will be well-groomed dressed for the activities.
• Assist with staff training and orientation.
• Direct, conduct, and evaluate classes assigned.
• Establish good rapport with parents and children.
• Document any substitutions, lost or broken equipment, and injuries to supervisor.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Provide safe and clean environment for children.
• Attire includes swimsuit only. No hats or shirts.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
YMCA Mission: To put the Christian principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility and service into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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