Swim Instructor - Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA

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. Swim Instructors inspire people to learn an important life-skill and play a vital role in ensuring students have a safe and fun learning experience that will last a lifetime!

Schedule:

Part Time opportunities during weekdays 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.