Aquatics Careers

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each to her and the YMCA.
• Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
• Maintains constant supervision of students, identifies students who need assistance, and supports students as necessary to ensure a positive learning environment.
• Adheres to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards, and ensures consistency with evidence-based practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification.
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent within 60 days of hire.
• At least 16 years of age.
• Patience and the ability to communicate with all ages and levels of students, parents and caregivers, and other Y staff and volunteers

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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. 
• Lift equipment and a small to average size child
• Remain in the pool area at all times.
• Remain alert, with no lapses of consciousness, in a warm environment with air temperature of 80   degrees or higher
• Recognize distress signals
• Support child or adult body weight in the water
• Remain in water ranging from 80-90 degrees for one to four hours
• Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance, in normal and loud situations

BENEFITS

• All Swim Instructor, CPR, and First Aid certifications provided by the Y at no cost to the applicant if hired
• Free Family Membership at the Maui YMCA
• 50% discount on all Y Programming on top of member discount
• Access to one of the best retirement plans available on the market today