Impactful Swim Instructor – Build Confidence & Safety (PT)

Ymc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Make a Difference

Have Fun at Work

Grow Your Skills

Enjoy Flexibility

Job summary

The West Boise YMCA is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Swim Instructors to join our team for the upcoming season! In this rewarding role, you’ll teach swimming techniques, water safety, and essential water survival skills to participants of all ages and skill levels.

As a Swim Instructor, you’ll help people build confidence, conquer fears, and develop a life‑saving skill while creating a safe, fun, and encouraging learning environment that makes a lasting impact on every student.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Age 16+

Color differentiation

Communication

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Education

Basic Life Support Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

The West Boise YMCA is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Swim Instructors to join our team for the upcoming season! In this rewarding role, you’ll teach swimming techniques, water safety, and essential water survival skills to participants of all ages and skill levels.

As a Swim Instructor, you’ll help people build confidence, conquer fears, and develop a life‑saving skill while creating a safe, fun, and encouraging learning environment that makes a lasting impact on every student.