Diving Instructor

GENERAL FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Associate Diving Director, assist in the organization, development, and

management of the non-competitive age group diving team. Communicate effectively with the YMCA staff

and members.

KNOW-HOW

First Aid, CPR, and U. S. Diving experience recommended. Ability to communicate effectively and

professionally with staff and members is important.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

• 2-6 hours per week: coaching and program work.

• Maintain CPR / First Aid

• Maintain a coaching role for Level 1-3 program.

• Fill in for Levels 4-9 on an as need basis.

• Assist in the promotion and marketing of the age group Whirlwind Diving Team.

• Supervise and safely coach participants during class.

• Assist in overall planning of workouts, training, and conditioning within the program.

• Aid in the recruitment of future athletes at the Fairfield County Swim League and the Westchester

Championships.

• Report any accidents or incidents to director as they occur.

• Inventory equipment daily for safety concerns.

• Be a role model and demonstrate the YMCA Four Core Values of Honesty, Responsibility, Respect,

and Caring.

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• Perform other duties as designated by the supervisor.

• Job Description may be changed at any time by supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to climb, balance, kneel, reach,

stand, walk, lift, talk, hear, swim, and sit.

The incumbent must also regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds while performing their job functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close/far vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and

the ability to adjust focus.

Acute hearing is essential to this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, this individual maybe occasionally exposed to a wet and/or humid

environment.

In this position, this person will not be frequently required to work in outside weather conditions.

EFFECT ON END RESULT

Assist in the organization, promotion, and development of an efficient and effective diving team program to

encourage enjoyable youth participation and retention.

All participants will have fun and enjoy the sport of Gymnastics and Diving.

All participants will get exposure to the YMCA Core Values.