Water Safety Instructor

General Functions:

Under the direction of the Day Camp Director, the Water Safety Instructor is responsible for the safety of all patrons in and around the pool area. This will be accomplished through providing high quality service in a safe, effective, and inviting atmosphere.

Candidate must be energetic, dedicated to the safety and individual needs of members, and demonstrate the YMCA's core values. The flexibility and physical endurance to demonstrate all aspects of lifeguarding and swimming instruction with safe and proper form are necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Serve as a role model to members and Y staff and live the mission, vision and values of the YMCA movement
• Be available for all aquatics activities. This includes regular swimming times and field trips
• Assess the swimming abilities of all campers and categorize them as either a non-swimmer or swimmer
• Ensure safety of all participants by following aquatics best practices
• Maintain a record of each camper's swimming evaluation
• Adhere to and enforce aquatic rules and procedures consistently and fairly
• Maintain constant surveillance of water and pool deck areas
• Maintain Buddy and Board System as indicated in the Swimming Safety Plan
• Adhere to standards implemented by the Oswego County Health Department in the Swimming Safety Plan
• Always wear rescue tube while on duty
• Maintain cleanliness of pool area when not performing primary duties
• Accurately record and submit incident reports as required
• Maintain certifications listed under Certificates and Other Requirements
• Adherence to all policies and procedures of the Oswego YMCA
• Understand and follow all safety rules and regulations including knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment
• Regular and timely adherence to schedule and meetings
• All other duties as assigned by the Day Camp Director and Assistant Day Camp Director
• Reflect and uphold the mission and core values of the YMCA when dealing with YMCA aquatics participants, parents, and community members
• Follow and enforce YMCA policies and procedures; respond to emergency situations
• Must be highly motivated, professional, and have an enthusiastic attitude
• Willingly perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education:

o No Experiences Necessary; Must Enjoy working with people, especially children. o Must be able to pass background check o Ability to demonstrate sound judgment with a variety of different issues and people.

Core Competencies:

1. : Understands and supports the mission of the YMCA; displays the YMCA values; displays flexibility and accepts changes; is willing to try new methods and make suggestions; shows a strong commitment to the YMCA; conveys enthusiasm for the YMCA and his/her work. 2. : Understands and embraces the role of volunteers; helps members and participants make connections to others and to the YMCA; practices effective relationship-building techniques; supports the role of fund-raising in achieving the YMCA mission. 3. : Possesses the ability to deliver outstanding experiences for members, participants, internal customers and others; builds warm and supportive relationships; consistently greets and assists everyone in a positive way; strives to provide service that will exceed expectations; responds to concerns and complaints in a way that makes each person feel valued; initiates action for prompt resolution; looks for better ways to serve in involve members, participants, internal customers and others. 4. : Demonstrates responsible actions; consistently performs duties in a safe and conscientious manner within the agreed upon timeframe; follows standards, policies and procedures; is reliable and consistently punctual; actively participates in staff meetings, required trainings, and other work-related activities; uses good judgment; uses YMCA resources appropriately and efficiently. 5. : Treats everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a team member.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• A proven desire to work with and be with kids is essential
• Mature, responsible & self-motivated
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are critical to the success of this position.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, organizational skills, & enthusiasm for responsibilities to children
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and handle multiple demands simultaneously with minimal direction.
• Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service, self-supervising, decision-making, problem solving, team oriented, creative thinking, and leadership skills.
• Emotional maturity & ability to observe confidentiality
• Enjoyment of the outdoors

Trainings & Certifications:

• Must complete all on-line Training.
• Must hold CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications or successfully complete during Camp Training.
• Must hold a Water Safety or Progressive Swimming Instructor (WSI, PSI) through one of the providers approved by the NYS Health Department (American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America, Orchard Park Recreation, PADI, Starfish Aquatics Institute, or YMCA).
• Must attend and be involved in camp staff training and orientation.
• Must attend staff meetings throughout the camp season.
• Child Abuse/Maltreatment Prevention Certification Effect on

End Results:

This position has a direct impact on the summer camp program and the effectiveness with which the YMCA accomplishes its mission. The YMCA summer camp programs are committed to promote an environment that teaches values, is healthy, safe, and provides an opportunity for positive growing experiences:

• Strong relationships with parents and strong community image
• The summer camp program has safe and age-appropriate activities and meets the needs of the community
• Provides a service to the families and schools in the community by providing a program that promotes fun, health and fitness as well as meets the needs of the community

Physical Demands:

• The employees is frequently required to sit, kneel, stand, stoop, reach and manipulate objects; use hands to handle, feel or operate lifesaving equipment.

The position requires mobility attentiveness to visual and audible cues for recognition and identification of swimmers in distress or in process of unsafe behaviors. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic colors and shades; depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. The position requires proficient swimming ability and the proper application of rescue and first-aid techniques. Must have the ability to lift various materials up to 25 lbs occasionally and the ability to properly extract individuals from the pool(s) to the deck as needed in rescues. The employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; observe and interpret people and situations; analyze and solve problems; perform Oswego YMCA Job Description work on multiple, concurrent tasks with possible constant interruptions; interact with the members and participants and deal with distressed, dissatisfied or abusive individuals.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duty of this job, the employee is exposed to pools, wet and very humid conditions, and chemicals. The noise level in the work environment can vary from quiet to loud depending upon the programming that is occurring at the time.
• The effectiveness of a successful instructor will be measured by their ability to consistently demonstrate proficiency in water safety skills and performance of the duties outlined above.

Specifically agreed upon goals will be mutually established and reviewed at least once each year. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Americans with

Disabilities Specifications:

• 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.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Gym membership Paid training

License/Certification:

Water Safety Instructor Certification (Preferred) Progressive Swimming Instructor (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Oswego, NY 13126 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Oswego, NY 13126: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person