Adaptive Aquatics Instructor - Part Time (Afternoons)

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Our West Boise YMCA is seeking AquAbility Instructors to join our team. This part-time role focuses on creating a safe, friendly environment for participants in the AquAbility program at the Treasure Valley Family YMCA in Boise, ID.

You will build relationships with youth and parents, deliver the approved curriculum, and monitor safety. Requires 18+, CPR/First Aid, and AquAbility certifications upon hire, with 14-day compliance periods.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Aquatics background preferred.
• 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 articulate.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with youth and parents by encouraging participants with honest, direct, and appropriate feedback using the Y voice attributes.
• Create a safe environment for participants through class control, role modeling safe behaviors, keeping deck clear, and being punctual.
• Implement the established curriculum that helps youth achieve the five Cause Measurement goals.
• Adapt lessons to help kids succeed using Y resources and best practices from other instructors.
• Engage in conversations with students and parents about swimmer progression, retention, and placement using appropriate discretion.
• Provide excellent delivery of AquAbility program to all members.
• Encourage members to deepen their connection with the Y cause.
• Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff and volunteers in the AquAbility program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Emergency response

Safety awareness

Job description

Our West Boise YMCA is seeking AquAbility Instructors to join our team. This part-time role focuses on creating a safe, friendly environment for participants in the AquAbility program at the Treasure Valley Family YMCA in Boise, ID.

You will build relationships with youth and parents, deliver the approved curriculum, and monitor safety. Requires 18+, CPR/First Aid, and AquAbility certifications upon hire, with 14-day compliance periods.