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Jackie & Steve Kane Center
3866 Gibraltar Road, Fish Creek, WI 54212
920-868-3660
DOOR COUNTY YMCA
Job Title: Swim Instructor Job Code: SBINS, NDINS, SBPVT, NDPVT
FLSA Status: Full Time/Part Time Job Grade: Grade C
Reports to: Aquatics Director Revision Date: 1/18/2019
Leadership Level: Leader Department: Aquatics
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening
community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Swim Instructor at the Door
County YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides
direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swim classes.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening
communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place
where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful:
we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.* We are nurturing: *we support you in your
journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our
community stronger beginning with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly, and
supports members and program participants in achieving their goals.
2. Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members or program participants, and
colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants and families connect with each other and the
YMCA; and encourages parent or caregiver involvement.
3. Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers program participants and
families to other programs.
4. Maintains records as required (e.g., attendance, progress reports).
5. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
6. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
7. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
8. Completes all other duties as assigned.
9. Exemplify the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility in all aspects of job performance
and in relationships with others.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
1. Engaging Community
2. Inclusion
3. Developing Self & Others
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. At least 15 years of age.
2. CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Basic First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire.
3. Child Abuse Prevention training and New Employee Orientation within 90 days of hire date.
4. Know how to swim.
5. Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards such as the ability to
instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1. 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.
2. Ability to lift equipment and to lift a small to average size child.
3. Must be comfortable in water.
4. Ability to lift a small to average sized child (up to 50 lbs).
5. Ability to work in a humid, heated environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $11.00 per hour