Senior Aquatic Program Instructor-West Boise YMCA

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Treasure Valley Family YMCA in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Senior Aquatic Program Instructor to lead the aquatics program and deliver safe, engaging swimming instruction. The role involves coordinating lessons, ensuring a positive environment, and supporting staff in daily aquatic operations.

This full-time position requires 35-40 hours per week, with pay between $16 and $20 per hour. Certification prerequisites include BLS, First Aid, and Y Swim Instructor upon hire.

Qualifications

• Age – Must be 18 years of age or older (certification or licensure requirements).
• 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.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Meet all training requirement for your position in the specified timeframe.
• REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:
• Basic Life Support – Prerequisite upon hire.
• First Aid Certification – Prerequisite upon hire.
• Y Swim Instructor– Prerequisite upon hire.

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 appropriate class control, by role modeling safe behaviors, maintaining a clutter-free deck, and being on time and ready to respond quickly and appropriately.
• Adapt lessons as necessary to help kids succeed. Utilize Y resources and best practices from other instructors to develop this skill.
• Engage members and program participants in effective, age-appropriate communication using the Y voice attributes regarding swimmer progression, retention, and placement using the Y voice attributes and an appropriate level of discretion.
• Adhere to Aquatics Leading Practice Manual.
• Function as a point person for swim instructors by providing direction, guidance and support during aquatic programming, in handling and resolving concerns, and keeping Coordinator informed.
• Aids the swim lesson coordinator in scheduling, answering questions, and furthering the development of the aquatic programming.

Skills

Youth engagement

Safety awareness

Communication

Leadership

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Job description

• Location 5959 N. Discovery Place,Boise, ID, 83713,United States
• Base Pay $16.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Job Category Aquatics
• Employee Type Full Time 2 - Non Exempt

Contact information

• Name Hailee Rodriguez
• Phone [phone] ext. 428

Description

Our West Boise YMCA and Boise City Aquatic Center is seeking a Senior Aquatic Program Instructor to join the team! This position provides leadership and influence within the program area they are working, while creating a safe, friendly and nurturing atmosphere for all participants.

Serving over 20,000 active youth, adult, and family members, the West Branch of the Treasure Valley Family YMCA helps members lead a healthier, happier life. Facility amenities and features include six fitness studios, three racquetball courts, full-court basketball gym, youth activity center, climbing wall, 50-meter swimming pool, and training pool.

Schedule:

This is a full-time position at 35-40 hours weekly. This position will be required to do front line work which is split between our Swim Lesson Coordinator and our Aquatic Program Coordinator. Pay: $16-$20/hour.

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 appropriate class control, by role modeling safe behaviors, maintaining a clutter-free deck, and being on time and ready to respond quickly and appropriately.
• Adapt lessons as necessary to help kids succeed. Utilize Y resources and best practices from other instructors to develop this skill.
• Engage members and program participants in effective, age-appropriate communication using the Y voice attributes regarding swimmer progression, retention, and placement using the Y voice attributes and an appropriate level of discretion.
• Adhere to Aquatics Leading Practice Manual.
• Function as a point person for swim instructors by providing direction, guidance and support during aquatic programming, in handling and resolving concerns, and keeping Coordinator informed.
• Aids the swim lesson coordinator in scheduling, answering questions, and furthering the development of the aquatic programming.

Qualifications:

• Age – Must be 18 years of age or older (certification or licensure requirements).
• 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.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Meet all training requirement for your position in the specified timeframe.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Basic Life Support – Prerequisite upon hire.
• First Aid Certification – Prerequisite upon hire.
• Y Swim Instructor– Prerequisite upon hire.

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.