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Up to $700 in Retention Bonuses*<\/strong><\/p>\n Refer a friend and receive $250!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n (Both must work minimum 30 days & 40 hours.)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n *See hiring manager for details.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n ABOUT US<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people \u2013 regardless of age, income, or background \u2013 to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region\u2019s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state\u2019s largest provider of licensed school-age childcare, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are made up of people of all ages, from all backgrounds, working side by side to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential with dignity. Thus, we are \u201cFor All\u201d. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and they guide everything we do.\u00a0We are committed to being an organization that exposes and addresses social constraints that limit and\/or negatively affect all humans from all walks of life. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values. For more information, please visit\u00a0ymcawnc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n ABOUT THE ROLE<\/strong><\/p>\n As the Swim Instructor, you will provide direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes of all ages and abilities. In addition, you will provide exceptional customer service to promote aquatics programs and the YMCA. The Y is a leading nonprofit for strengthening the community and the nation\u2019s largest provider of swim lessons to increase skills related to Safety Around Water.<\/p>\n ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly. ABOUT YOU<\/strong><\/p>\n Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Must be 15 years of age or older, preferably with previous swim instructing experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to perform all necessary rescue and survival skills and all lifeguard prerequisite skills. PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 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. 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\u2022 Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
\u2022 Provides exceptional customer service to promote the aquatics program and the YMCA.
\u2022 Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and, as appropriate, refers students and parents to other programs.
\u2022 Ensures the safety of each swim lesson class participant at all times.
\u2022 Maintains accurate participant records for each session, including each participant’s attendance and skill progress.
\u2022 Attends all staff meetings and training as scheduled.
\u2022 Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as needed.
\u2022 Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment to the aquatics leadership.
\u2022 Trains and supervises class aides as needed.
\u2022 Initiates communications with the Aquatics Leadership as necessary concerning program problems, personal conflicts, and member concerns.
\u2022 Perform all other duties as assigned.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Must successfully complete the following certifications within their first 60 days:
a. Accredited Swim Lesson Instructor (YMCA, ARC, or equivalent)
b. CPR for the Professional Rescuer
c. Standard First Aid
d. Emergency Oxygen Administration \u2013 O2
e. Automated External Defibrillation \u2013 AED
f. Be the Brand training (within 60 days)
\u2022 The following certifications are preferred but not required:
h. YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant (YASA) or YMCA Lifeguarding
i. YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor (YSL)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Able to communicate verbally with good voice projection and clarity.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Assist the lifeguard and other personnel in emergency situations.
\u2022 Physically perform all necessary rescue and survival skills.
\u2022 Lift 50+ pounds from the floor and 200+ pounds in rescue situations.
\u2022 Quickly and safely move to various locations in and around the pool area.
\u2022 Communicate verbally with good voice projection and clarity.
\u2022 Hear noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment. (Significant background noise may exist in the aquatic environment.)<\/p>\n
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