POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Swim Director or other assigned associate, Swim Instructor 1 is responsible to teach swim lessons (in compliance with the YMCA of the USA guidelines and levels), safety, and engagement of swim lesson participants during the swim lessons program. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Responsible for safety of all swimmers during lesson and for the interpretation and enforcement of all pool rules * Reports to work in uniform a minimum of ten minutes prior to assigned shift in order to receive communications and instructions from supervisor * Responsible for conducting classes according to the YMCA of the USA Aquatic Program, adapted where necessary for local conditions. * Responsible for the efficiency of the lesson program through rigorous adherence to standards set for progression and honest evaluation of student's abilities. * Responsible for attending all scheduled classes within a session; when an absence in unavoidable, secures a substitute and provides lesson plans for that substitute. * Helps to promote participation in the Y Swimming Lessons program. * Assist the Swim Director or other assigned associate with administrative tasks * Prepares the program/service area with necessary equipment and returns all equipment to proper storage. * Actively engages, orients and assists all participants when not actively teaching. * Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities * Promotes a professional image and maintains a clean and safe environment at all times. * Ability to work with diverse population, all ages, genders, and sexual orientations * Attend and actively participate in all meetings as assigned * Incorporate the four character values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to the YCM Code of Conduct * Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community. * Assist in all other areas as assigned.