JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Aquatic Director or Designee, the Swim Instructor is responsible for providing quality swim lessons adhering to National YMCA standards.  This position requires the ability to demonstrate swimming skills, make sound judgments, and communicate effectively.  The Swim Instructor will uphold the employee code of conduct and will ensure that all areas of the job responsibilities reflect the mission of the Old Colony Y, and the regulating agency.  The Swim Instructor will display and encourage the character traits of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in the fulfillment of all job duties. 

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLILTIES:

            -Wear appropriate aquatic attire including identifiable instructor shirt and bathing   suit.    

            -Provide friendly, courteous, safe service to all members, clients, and volunteers      of the Y.

            -Prepare lesson plans for assigned classes.

            -Instruct assigned classes.

            -Maintain communication with class participants and parents.

            -Explain class and pool procedures to program participants.

            -Evaluate swimming levels and prepare certificates.

            -Attend all staff meetings and trainings.

            -Maintain updated certifications as required by OCY.

            -Keep accurate attendance and class records.

            -Distribute and collect parent evaluations at assigned times with results given to     Aquatic Coordinator.

            -Actively recruit members for OCY.

            -Promote the values of the YMCA’s Character Development of Caring, Honesty,        Respect, and Responsibility.

-Communicate to all program participants and all members all program and membership promotions.