Adaptive Aquatics Swim Instructor - Kirk YMCA

The Kirk Family YMCA is currently hiring Adaptive Aquatics Swim Instructors to help with our new swim lesson program for people living with disabilities.

Candidates must possess an outgoing personality, a positive attitude, and a willingness to serve our members. They must be able to communicate effectively and provide leadership in instructional areas of aquatic programs according to the YMCA aquatic policy while maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Working effectively with children and adults in a learning situation based on individual needs.
• Using positive reinforcement as a reward for skills achieved as well as good behavior.
• Developing and following a lesson plan for each class taught.
• Demonstrating skills and use of equipment properly.
• Teaching with enthusiasm and creativity.
• Instructing classes in accordance to the YMCA policies, including covering all class components and using proper teaching technique.
• Maintaining constant watch on all class members and ensuring their safety during the class.
• Effectively communicating lesson plans, skills, and pool rules at the participant’s comprehension level.
• Communicating, celebrating, and rewarding each participant’s progress effectively.
• Communicating to supervisor any concerns or incidents that may need follow-up based on participants’ individual needs.
• Communicating suggestions to improve the program.
• Regularly updating skill sheets for each class and accurately recording skills, attendance, and students’ progress.
• Completing and distributing progress reports on time.
• Ensuring a positive and active learning environment while maintaining a sufficient level of class control.
• Adhering to all pool rules and policies.
• Communicating requests for replacement and time off to supervisor
• Attending all scheduled staff meetings and inservices.
• Setting up and tearing down all necessary class equipment.
• Knowledge and implementation of all facility EAP’s.
• Reporting broken or damaged equipment to supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment/Physical/Mental Demands:

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Physical and mental pre-requisites and requirements for certification courses
• Able to teach up to five 45min classes in a row

Qualifications:

• At least 16 years of age is recommended
• Current swim lesson instructor certification and/or any Adaptive Aquatics certification.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard or YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant (current, proper level of CPR and first-aid must be maintained)
• Completion of Fundamental of Teaching YMCA Swim Lessons
• Prefer Current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructors: Parent-Child, Preschool, Youth and Adult

The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is a Drug Free Workplace and is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

If you value a culture of excellence, transparency, servant leadership, and accountability, please apply at ymcavbr.org.