Swim Instructor - Westminster (Hill)

div div p style="margin: 0in;"span style="font-family: Verdana;"span style="font-size: medium;"Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, theyrsquo;ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. nbsp; If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.brnbsp;brspan style="color: #222222; white-space-collapse: collapse; background-color: #ffffff;"At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!/span/span/spanspan style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"nbsp;/span/p /div /div p style="margin: 0in 0in 2pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"strongspan style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: #0089d0;"POSITION SUMMARY:/span/strong/p p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"Under the supervision of the Swim Director or other assigned associate, Swim Instructor is responsible to teach swim lessons (in compliance with the YMCA of the USA guidelines and levels), safety, and engagement of swim lesson participants during the swim lessons program. /span/p p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: #0089d0;"nbsp;/span/p p style="margin: 0in 0in 2pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"strongspan style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: #0089d0;"ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:/span/strong/p ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"Responsible for safety of all swimmers during lesson and for the interpretation and enforcement of all pool rules/span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"Reports to work in uniform a minimum of ten minutes prior to assigned shift in order to receive communications and instructions from supervisor/span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"Responsible for conducting classes according to the YMCA of the USA Aquatic Program, adapted where necessary for local conditions./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"Responsible for the efficiency of the lesson program through rigorous adherence tonbsp;nbsp;nbsp; standards set for progression and honest evaluation of student's abilities./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"Responsible for attending all scheduled classes within a session; when an absence in unavoidable, secures a substitute and provides lesson plans for that substitute./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"Helps to promote participation in the Y Swimming Lessons program./span/li /ul ul style="margin-bottom: 2pt; margin-top: 0px;" li style="margin: 0in 0in 2pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"Assist the Swim Director or other assigned associate with administrative tasks /span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 2pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"Prepares the program/service area with necessary equipment and returns all equipment to proper storage./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"Actively engages, orients and assists all participants when not actively teaching./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities /span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"Promotes a professional image and maintains a clean and safe environment at all times./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"Ability to work with diverse population, all ages, genders, and sexual orientations /span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black;"Attend and actively participate in all meetings as assigned /span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black;"Incorporate the four character values of the YMCA:nbsp; Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to the YCM Code of Conduct/span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community./span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black;"Assist in all other areas as assigned./span/li /ul pbrbr/p p style="margin: 0in 0in 2pt; text-align: justify; border: none; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"strongspan style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: #0089d0;"QUALIFICATIONS:/span/strong/p p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"Swim Instructor will meet the qualifications set forth by the Y in Central Maryland. Associates shall be of good character and reputation; capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities; capable of accepting training and supervision; and capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility.nbsp; Minimum qualifications include:/span/p p style="text-align: justify; border: none; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black;"nbsp;/span/p ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black;"Previous teaching experience preferred /span/li li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black;"Current CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certification (or O2 within 30 days of hire)/span/li li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black;"Preferred Lifeguard certification nbsp;/span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"Successful completion and passing of the Y in Central Marylandnbsp; swim test/span/li li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black;"Flexible Schedule, days, nights and weekends /span/li li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Courier;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black;"Completion of new associate training (including Child Abuse Prevention) before scheduled to work /span/li /ul divspan style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-size: medium; font-family: Verdana;"All Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. It emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth./span/div