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Aquatics: Swim Lesson Instructor
Job Type: Part-Time
Description:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Swim Instructors at the Geary Family YMCA maintain a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swim classes.
Benefits: YMCA Membership & Flexible Hours
Requirements:
- YMCA Swim Instructor certification or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification, or equivalent.
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications required.
- Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
- At least 16 years of age.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
- Ability to lift equipment and to lift a small to average-sized child.
For all Aquatic positions, please contact our Aquatics Director, Jennie Whitman, via email at jwhitman@gearyfamilyymca.org.
Lifeguard
Job-Type: Part-time
Description:
To ensure the safety of all swimmers and observers in the pool area, while maintaining a clean and fun environment. Variety of hours available. Must be Red Cross Certified and be at least 16 years of age.
Benefits: Free YMCA membership
Requirements:
- Be on deck and ready to be the lifeguard on time.
- Ensure that all swimmers and divers follow pool rules and policies.
- Follow correct opening and closing procedures.
- Never read or do homework while someone is in the pool.
- Never bring your cell phone into the pool area. Cell phones are banned from the pool area.
- Take chemical readings and record on chemical log sheet at specified times.
- Find and secure your own substitute when needed. Leave a note or message to let the supervisor know of the change.
- Check mailboxes and bulletin boards daily in the guard office to keep updated and informed of upcoming events.
- Demonstrate RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT, CARING & HONESTY towards members, guests, coworkers, and supervisors at all times.
- Maintain a clean deck at all times. Walk around the pool and pick up the garbage and throw it away.
- Maintain your physical ability to perform rescues. Swim on a regular basis on your own time.
- Ensure storage room is kept clean and equipment is stored properly.
- Put in and take out lane and safety lines as needed (according to pool schedule) and store properly when not in use.
- Know the pool schedule so the pool can be set up appropriately in advance.
- Always have and carry a rescue tube with you.
- Wear uniform when on duty. Uniform consists of a lifeguard swimsuit, shirt, shorts, CPR mask, and whistle.
- Perform any unique duties requested, as deemed appropriate, by your supervisor.
For all Aquatic positions, please contact our Aquatics Director, Jennie Whitman, via email at jwhitman@gearyfamilyymca.org.
Fitness Instructors: Silver Sneakers and Yoga
Essential Functions:
Instructs group classes, provides excellent service to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness, engagement, and healthy living in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals. Ensure participation, retention, and enrollment growth.
Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA. Be friendly, alert, and responsive to participants.
Keeps accurate class attendance records.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.