Join the YMCA of Greater Cleveland team as a Swim Instructor, planning and delivering effective swim instruction to members and non-members. Must be knowledgeable, punctual, professional, and concerned for class participants.
Requirements
- Demonstrate skills and explain them clearly to class members
- Instruct at the appropriate skill and age level for the class
- Plan each teaching class in advance, prepare to start class on time, with proper material, equipment, and in proper attire
- Start and end class on time
- Maintain positive rapport with participants and parents of participants
- Conducts all classes in accordance with YMCA of Cleveland standards and guidelines
- Notifies supervisor, in a timely manner, of any problems relating to the class or program area
- Is responsible for the safety of all participants, knows emergency procedures and the location of all emergency equipment
- Gathers periodic participants feedback through distribution written evaluation provided by the Program Director
- Leaves program area in a safe "closed down manner"
- Informs students of class cancellations and make ups in a timely manner; also is responsible, for obtaining a qualified substitute as necessary
- Must be able to evaluate swimming skills and place participants in appropriate class
- Keeps the pool area neat and clean
- Is visibly involved with members, volunteers and staff in a positive, friendly manner that communicates and demonstrates the YMCA’s core values of caring, honest, respect and responsibility
- Follows all established policies and procedures, including but not limited to, safety practices and personnel policies
- Participate in and support association events and fund-raising activities
- Secures required trainings and/or certifications necessary for the position and provides up to date/ current copies to supervisor
- Conducts regular/ frequent sanitation of all equipment (rescue and member used), and assigned areas as outlined by the employer and supervisor
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
- Responsible for following the child abuse and neglect reporting process including completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services (696-Kids) and notifying your immediate Supervisor, Branch Executive, Risk Management and Human Resources Department (s)
Benefits
- Free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare)
- Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation
