Instructor - Swim - Shelton

South Sound YMCA; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

South Sound YMCA's Shelton Family YMCA in Shelton, WA is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to teach Y Skippers and Progressive Swimming lessons in line with YMCA standards. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, developing weekly progression, and delivering engaging classes for children and adults.

The role requires you to be at least 16, able to pass a swim stroke evaluation, and to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid within 30 days of hire; bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must have appropriate educational or employment experience to instruct.
• Must pass a swim stroke evaluation test.
• Dual Spanish / English language proficiency preferred.
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid certifications must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach and demonstrate swimming skills based on YMCA and American Red Cross standards; develop weekly class outlines, demonstrating an orderly progression through skills.
• Prepare participants fairly and equally, ensuring positive self-esteem; discipline according to YMCA policy; follow YMCA Emergency Procedures as needed; enforce safety rules; incorporate YMCA philosophy of Spirit, Mind, and Body into lessons.
• Maintain accurate attendance and skill progression records; report mid-session advancement recommendations to Director of Swim Lessons before next session registration; complete individual evaluations of participants and recommend advancement; submit supply or equipment requests to Director of Swim Lessons.
• Obtain additional knowledge through workshops and trainings; keep certifications current; obtain all required YMCA trainings within 45 days of hire; dress according to YMCA and Department Policy; attend all department and branch staff meetings as scheduled; assist with other association projects and programs as needed.

Skills

Swim instruction & safety

Bilingual Spanish/English

CPR AED First Aid awareness

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Shelton Family YMCA - Shelton, WA 98584

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary Range: $17.75 - $17.75 Hourly

Job Category: Aquatics

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 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 the 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

• Program: Teach and demonstrate swimming skills based on YMCA and American Red Cross standards; develop weekly class outlines, demonstrating an orderly progression through skills.
• Prepare participants fairly and equally, ensuring positive self‑esteem; discipline according to YMCA policy; follow YMCA Emergency Procedures as needed; enforce safety rules; incorporate YMCA philosophy of Spirit, Mind, and Body into lessons.
• Facility: Keep program area orderly, store equipment appropriately; report any repair or maintenance issues to Aquatic Management Staff.
• Administration: Maintain accurate attendance and skill progression records; report mid‑session advancement recommendations to Director of Swim Lessons before next session registration; complete individual evaluations of participants and recommend advancement; submit supply or equipment requests to Director of Swim Lessons.
• Association: Obtain additional knowledge through workshops and trainings; keep certifications current; obtain all required YMCA trainings within 45 days of hire; dress according to YMCA and Department Policy; attend all department and branch staff meetings as scheduled; 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 or employment experience to successfully provide instruction.
• Must pass a swim stroke evaluation test.
• Dual Spanish / English language proficiency preferred.
• Current Child & Infant and Adult CPR, AED and First Aid must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• South Sound YMCA’s New Employee Orientation must be completed within 45 days of hire.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, climbing, balance, stooping, kneeling; occasional lifting or moving up to 40 pounds.
• Requires ability to move freely and quickly throughout YMCA facilities; effective communication with people; computer use.