Apply Now as a Swim Instructor!
The Swim Instructor position is responsible for teaching swimming skills, water safety, and water survival skills to participants at a variety of levels. Schedule: Key shifts to fill are evenings and weekends.
Why you will LOVE working with us:
Impact Lives: Help students conquer their fears, master new skills, and embrace the water! Fun Environment: Work in a lively, supportive atmosphere where every day brings new challenges and rewards. Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and certification opportunities to enhance your skills. Flexible Hours: Enjoy a schedule that fits your lifestyle, including evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities:
• Build relationships with youth and parents by encouraging participants with honest, direct, and appropriate feedback. • Create a safe environment for participants through appropriate class control, by role modeling safe behaviors, maintaining a clutter-free deck, and being on time and ready to respond quickly and appropriately. • Implement the established curriculum that helps youth achieve the five Cause Measurement goals. • Adapt lessons as necessary to help kids succeed. • Engage in intentional conversation with students and parents regarding swimmer progression, retention, and placement. • Monitor and ensure safety of participants and volunteers at assigned program areas. • Assess skill level of participants to determine appropriate class placement.
Qualifications:
• Age - Must be 16 years of age or older. • Must be able to differentiate between colors (red, yellow, blue, and green). • Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome. • Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations. • Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.
Certifications Required:
• Basic Life Support Certification • First Aid Certification • Oxygen Certification (Y Swim Instructor)
We accept current certifications from American Red Cross, Starguard, and Ellis as equivalent YMCA Lifeguard certifications.
Welcoming and Inclusion:
At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people - regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.
How to Apply:
External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.