Instructor - Swim

South Sound YMCA; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The South Sound YMCA is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to teach swimming lessons for children and adults. This role involves ensuring participant safety, maintaining records, and adhering to YMCA standards. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience, be at least 16 years old, and obtain necessary certifications.

Benefits

Paid sick time

Complimentary Individual Membership

One paid floating holiday

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must pass a swim stroke evaluation test.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Teach and demonstrate swimming skills based on YMCA standards.
• Maintain accurate attendance and skill progression records.
• Ensure safety rules are followed by participants.

Skills

Communication

Influence

Education

Educational/employment experience for instruction

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Shelton Family YMCA - Shelton, WA

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary Range: $16.50 - $16.50 Hourly

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching Y Skippers and/or Progressive Swimming lessons for children and adults according to National YMCA standards. Programs are operated in a manner that ensures the safety of participants and promotes the mission and goals of the YMCA.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

• We are welcoming: We are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
• We are genuine: We value you and embrace your individuality.
• We are hopeful: We believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
• We are nurturing: We support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
• We are determined: Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

Essential Functions

1. Program
2. Teach and demonstrate swimming skills based on YMCA and American Red Cross standards.
3. Develop weekly class outlines, demonstrating an orderly progression through skills.
4. Treat all participants fairly and equally, regardless of ability, ensuring the development of positive self-esteem.
5. Discipline according to YMCA policy.
6. Follow YMCA Emergency Procedures, as needed.
7. Ensure participants are aware of, and follow, all safety rules.
8. Incorporate YMCA philosophy through focus on the development of Spirit, Mind, and Body into all lessons and teaching methods.
9. Facility
10. Keep program area orderly and store equipment appropriately.
11. Report any repair or maintenance issues to Aquatic Management Staff.
12. Administration
13. Maintain accurate attendance and skill progression records.
14. Report mid-session advancement recommendations to Director of Swim Lessons prior to the start of the next session registration.
15. Complete individual evaluations of participants and make recommendations for advancement at the end of each session.
16. Submit requests for supplies or equipment to the Director of Swim Lessons.
17. Association
18. Obtain additional knowledge through attendance at workshops and trainings and keep certifications current. Obtain all required YMCA trainings within 45 days of hire.
19. Dress according to YMCA and Department Policy.
20. Attend all department and branch staff meetings as scheduled.
21. Assist with other association projects and programs as needed.

Leadership Competencies

• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others

Qualifications

• Incumbent must be at least 16 years old.
• Incumbent must have the appropriate educational/employment experience to successfully provide instruction.
• Must pass a swim stroke evaluation test.

Upon hire:

• Current Child & Infant and Adult CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications must be obtained within 30 days of hire and kept current throughout employment.
• South Sound YMCA’s New Employee Orientation must be completed within 45 days of hire.

Part-Time Benefits

• Paid sick time (one hour accrued for every 40 hours worked).
• One paid floating holiday per calendar year.
• Complimentary Individual Membership to the South Sound YMCA, including access to facilities, online resources, and discounts on programs within the YMCA.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, handle objects, reach, climb, kneel, and communicate effectively. Must be able to move freely and quickly throughout YMCA facilities and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.