Advanced Swim Instructor: Lake Norman YMCA

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator/Director and in accordance with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Advanced Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching swim lessons according to YUSA program standards.
*Principle Activities:* * Teach swim lessons according to YMCA of the USA standards * Create a positive learning environment through personal enthusiasm * Be safety-conscious, maintain order and enforce rules during lessons to ensure swimmer safety * Keep accurate records of attendance and skills achieved by each student, each session.
* Provide each student with written records of progress * Use swim aids effectively to maximize each individual’s practice time * Utilize written lesson plans for each lesson to make the most efficient use of class time.
* Assist in planning and leading meetings and in-service trainings * Serve as new swim instructor mentor and trainer * Conduct evaluation on new swim instructor * Coordinate swim instructor schedules to include roster distribution * Coordinate program evaluation process.
* Coordinate parent/participant orientation.
* Effectively communicates with parents * Serve as pool deck manager * Carries out additional duties as assigned by supervisor *Requirements:* * Must have at least three years of swim instruction * Experience or ability to teach experienced swimmers * Must successfully complete, and maintain current certification, as a *YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor *(24 hours) prior to teaching alone or within 90 days if a current Red Cross Swim Instructor * Current status in the following certifications, to be renewed annually: * *Professional Level CPR* * *First Aid* * *Automatic External Defibrillator *(AED) * *Oxygen Administration* * Must complete the following trainings before working first shift and are to be renewed annually: * *Blood Borne Pathogens and Child Abuse Prevention.
* * Must complete YMCA of Greater Charlotte New Staff Connection prior to employment * Must complete I Create Loyalty Training within 30 days of hire * Must successfully complete Adult Learning Concepts, Orientation to the YMCA training System, and Facilitation Skills for Trainers * Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills *Physical Requirements:* * Walking * Squatting * Pushing (50 lbs) * Kneeling * Sitting * Crouching * Stooping * Pulling (50 lbs) * Vision * Vocal Projection * Standing * Carrying (50 lbs) * Lifting (50 lbs) * Hearing * Swimming Location: 21300 Davidson Street, Cornelius, NC 28031 Job Type: Part-time Pay: $11.
25 - $16.
07 per hour Expected hours: No less than 4 per week Benefits: * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Gym membership * On-the-job training * Paid time off * Referral program Schedule: * 4 hour shift * After school * Choose your own hours * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Morning shift * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person