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*Jackie & Steve Kane Center*
3866 Gibraltar Road, Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3660
*Sturgeon Bay Program Center*
1900 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-4949
*DOOR COUNTY YMCA*
Job Title: *Swim Instructor* Job Code: SBINS, NDINS, SBPVT, NDPVT
FLSA Status: Full Time/Part Time Job Grade: Grade C
Leadership Level: Leader Department: Aquatics
*POSITION SUMMARY:*
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Swim Instructor at the Door County YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swim classes.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*
1. Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly, and supports members and program participants in achieving their goals.
2. Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members or program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants and families connect with each other and the
YMCA; and encourages parent or caregiver involvement.
3. Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers program participants and families to other programs.
4. Maintains records as required (e.g., attendance, progress reports).
5. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
6. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
7. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
8. Completes all other duties as assigned.
9. Exemplify the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility in all aspects of job performance and in relationships with others.
*LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:*
1. Engaging Community
2. Inclusion
3. Developing Self & Others
*QUALIFICATIONS:*
1. At least 15 years of age.
2. CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Basic First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire.
3. Child Abuse Prevention training and New Employee Orientation within 90 days of hire date.
4. Know how to swim.
5. Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards such as the ability to
instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
*WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*
1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. Ability to lift equipment and to lift a small to average size child.
3. Must be comfortable in water.
4. Ability to lift a small to average sized child (up to 50 lbs).
5. Ability to work in a humid, heated environment.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $12.23 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 15 per week
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Gym membership
* On-the-job training
* Paid training
* Professional development assistance
Schedule:
* Choose your own hours
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Flexible hours,