Swim Instructor

Swim Instructor Simi Valley, CA Job Details $17.80 - $17.86 an hour 12 hours ago Qualifications Record keeping CPR Certification Lifeguard Training First aid Routine inspections Medical emergency response Swimming First Aid Certification American Red Cross CPR Certification Lifeguard Certification Safety protocol implementation Entry level AED Certification Full Job Description

POSTION SUMMARY

: We are looking to recruit Swim Instructors to conduct swim lessons while ensuring the safety of members at our YMCA Swimming pools. Our employees work daily to positively impact lives through opportunities in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. A Swim Instructor employee creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Open positions are available at our Simi Valley and Westlake Village locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

: Ensures that practice time is sufficient for all students to learn skills. Follows logical skill progressions. Ability to foster personal growth, personal safety, stroke development and fun during each swim lesson. Recognizes and corrects improper strokes or skills using positive feedback. Plans, leads, and participates in swim lesson activities. Responds immediately and takes appropriate action in all situations that present the potential for injury. Checks that safety equipment is correctly placed and is in proper working order at the start of each shift. Communicates and enforces all safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area to all participants, members and staff. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state health department code. Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the "safe-in-six" model; completes related reports as required. Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others. Participates in scheduled staff trainings, meetings, and events as required. Perform other job-related duties as requested and necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

: Minimum age of 16 years old. Ability to swim at YMCA Lifeguard prerequisite or equivalent ability to swim 500 yards. Lifeguard, CPR, AED & First Aid for the Professional Rescuer Certifications through the American Red Cross or other nationally recognized organization. Certification obtained through a nationally accredited organization consisting of a blended class (part online, part in person) will be accepted. Online certifications do not meet this requirement. Certifications must be maintained and current at all times. Knowledge in the principles and practices of effective YMCA Lifeguarding. Ability to interact positively with a diverse group of people. All required online training must be completed before starting work, which will be compensated for accordingly. Criminal record clearance if over 18 years old.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

: Ability to spend 2-4 hours in the water?at a time. Ability to communicate effectively to swimmers and their parents/guardians. Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child. Ability to see and supervise children. Ability to lift as required in normal rescue situations. Ability to see and hear to perform the essential functions of a lifeguard. Ability to see and rescue in an aquatic emergency no more than 20 seconds. Ability to sit and walk while scanning the entire pool. Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.