Swim coach [h1.location_city]

Job Description

Job Description

OUR CULTURE :

At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff – of all ages and from all walks of life – work to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving our community’s health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors, by serving others, building strong relationships, and incorporating our YMCA values into our everyday work.

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 teaches swim lessons in accordance with YMCA policies and Y-USA instructor training. The Swim Instructor builds relationships with swim lesson participants in beginner, intermediate, and advanced swim lesson sessions.

Seeking team members available to work :

Weekdays 9am-12pm, 3pm-7pm, and Saturdays 9am-12pm. Approx. 20-29 hours / week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Plan and teach swim instruction to Y swim lesson participants, offering a variety of program activities depending on swimmer ability and swimming level.
• Maintain equipment inventory by selecting, storing, and issuing swim lesson equipment as needed.
• Evaluate individuals’ abilities, needs, and physical conditions, offering alternative movements and activities to accommodate and keep the class enjoyable.
• Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations about the Aquatic facility and swim lesson equipment to swim lesson participants.
• Monitor participant progress and administer feedback to swim lesson participants and / or families, through conversation and written materials.
• Track attendance of participants and manage group lessons of up to ten participants.
• Knows, reviews, and applies all safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies and procedures, responding to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA protocol.
• Attends all staff meetings and Inservice training to maintain skills, build connections with staff, and exchange ideas with others.

QUALIFICATIONS :

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest commits to being an inclusive organization for all. Driven by our mission and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility we actively work to close equity gaps for marginalized and underserved groups. We are inspired to elevate social justice issues facing our community, remove systemic barriers, welcome cultural diversity, and create equity for those in greatest need. Through collaboration with our diverse community partners together we work to effect meaningful change. In all things, we are dedicated to ensuring our Y is a safe, welcoming place for all people to be, belong, and become. The YMCA of the Inland Northwest provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.

STARTING PAY : $17.63 / hr

WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA :

The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

Apply today!