Under the supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator/Director and in accordance with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Advanced Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching swim lessons according to YUSA program standards.

Principle Activities:

• Teach swim lessons according to YMCA of the USA standards
• Create a positive learning environment through personal enthusiasm
• Be safety-conscious, maintain order and enforce rules during lessons to ensure swimmer safety
• Keep accurate records of attendance and skills achieved by each student, each session.
• Provide each  student with written records of progress
• Use swim aids effectively to maximize each individual’s practice time
• Utilize written lesson plans for each lesson to make the most efficient use of class time.
• Assist in planning and leading meetings and in-service trainings
• Serve as new swim instructor mentor and trainer
• Conduct evaluation on new swim instructor
• Coordinate swim instructor schedules to include roster distribution
• Coordinate program evaluation process.
• Coordinate parent/participant orientation.
• Effectively communicates with parents
• Serve as pool deck manager
• Carries out additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements:

• Must have at least three years of swim instruction
• Experience or ability to teach experienced swimmers
• Must successfully complete, and maintain current certification, as a YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor (24 hours)  prior to teaching alone or within 90 days if a current Red Cross Swim Instructor
• Current status in the following certifications, to be renewed annually: 
• Professional Level CPR
• First Aid
• Automatic External Defibrillator(AED)
• Oxygen Administration
• Must complete the following trainings before working first shift and are to be renewed annually:
• Blood Borne Pathogens and Child Abuse Prevention.
• Must complete YMCA of Greater Charlotte New Staff Connection prior to employment
• Must complete I Create Loyalty Training within 30 days of hire
• Must successfully complete Adult Learning Concepts, Orientation to the YMCA training System, and Facilitation Skills for Trainers
• Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Walking        
• Squatting            
• Pushing (50 lbs)   
• Kneeling      
• Sitting
• Crouching     
• Stooping            
• Pulling (50 lbs)     
• Vision      
• Vocal Projection      
• Standing      
• Carrying (50 lbs)  
• Lifting (50 lbs)      
• Hearing      
• Swimming