Senior Aquatics Programs Leader

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

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.