Junior Swim Instructor
Company: YWCA Evanston North Shore
Location: Evanston
Posted on: October 2, 2024
Job Description:
Description:This position is located in Evanston, Illinois.
The Junior Swim Instructor is an entry-level position that
contributes to the creation of a fun, warm, and welcoming
environment for a diverse community of swimmers and is responsible
for teaching swim lessons and assisting with the operations of the
Learn-to-Swim program of the YWCA Evanston/North Shore Flying Fish
Aquatics program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESSwim Instruction (90%)
- Teaches swim lessons for all ages and levels.
- Helps instruct community groups coming in for swim
lessons.
- Assist certified lifeguards with monitoring swimmers as
needed.
- Assist in evaluating swimmers when not teaching.
- Provides backup instructor coverage and assists other
instructors as requested.ADDITIONAL DUTIES (10%)
- Attends staff training and participates in agency
committees.
- Pursues professional development.
- Understands and adheres to all YWCA Evanston/North Shore
employee Handbook.
- Understands and follows all appropriate Illinois and National
safety procedures and policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management, which may
include maintenance/cleaning.An individual in this position must be
able to successfully perform the essential duties and
responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of this position.The above list reflects the
general details necessary to describe the principle and essential
functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only
duties that may be assigned for the position.Requirements:MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONSExperience and/or Training: Experience on a middle
school or high school swim team and knowledge of freestyle and
backstroke
Technology/Equipment: Beginner proficiency with swim equipment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience and/or Training: At least one
year of experience providing beginning and intermediate swim
instruction.
Language: Bilingual Spanish
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDSIntermittent (less than 15%), Occasional
(15-45%), Frequent (50-75%), and Continuous (over 75%).
- Tolerance of continuous time standing and moving around in warm
and cool water, climbing stairs or ladders, reaching with hands and
arms, and reaching above shoulders.
- Occasionally required to push, pull, lift, and/or move up to 30
pounds.
- Must be able to move about the facility.
- Must be able to operate controls for computers and other
equipment.The mental and physical requirements described here
represent those that must be met by an individual to successfully
perform the essential functions of this position.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- Employee is required to work in a bathing suit and spend most
work hours submerged and moving around in warm or cool water.
- Employee is required when not in the pool, to stand on deck in
humid, warm spaces.
- Employee may be required to share workspace.The work
environment characteristics described here represent those an
individual encounters while performing the essential functions of
this position.
*Note: YWCA is committed to pay range transparency. Candidates are
offered compensation based on how their qualifications meet those
of the position.
PM22
Compensation details: 15.6-16.79 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: YWCA Evanston North Shore, Kenosha , Junior Swim Instructor, Education / Teaching , Evanston, Wisconsin
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