Senior Swim Instructor-Caldwell YMCA

Treasure Valley Family YMCA; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Treasure Valley Family YMCA is seeking a Senior Swim Instructor who will enhance the swim lesson program. This role involves building relationships with participants, ensuring safety, and implementing a curriculum designed to help youth succeed. The instructor will also provide direction to other swim instructors and engage with community members effectively.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must differentiate between colors.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with youth and parents.
• Implement established curriculum for swim lessons.
• Function as a point person for swim instructors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Emergency response

Education

Basic Life Support Certification

First Aid Certification

Oxygen Certification

Y Swim Instructor Certification

Job description

The Caldwell YMCA opened its doors on October 27, 2005. Since that time, it has become a hallmark of the community, impacting the lives of thousands of kids and families. Facility amenities include a large cardio and weight floor, full-court basketball gym, three fitness studios, and a state-of-the-art aquatics center including a lap-pool, splash pad, pretzel slide, and lazy-river.

The Senior Swim Instructor provides leadership and influence within the program area they are working, while creating a safe, friendly and nurturing atmosphere for all participants. We are looking to expand our swim lesson program, and this Senior Swim Instructor will play a key role in engaging Y members and the community to help achieve this goal. Schedule requirement is flexible.

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.
• Implement the established curriculum that helps youth achieve the five Cause Measurement goals.
• 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 swim lessons, in handling and resolving concerns, and keeping Coordinator informed.
• Aids the swim lesson coordinator in scheduling, answering questions, and furthering developing the swim lesson program.

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.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Basic Life Support – Prerequisite upon hire.
• First Aid Certification – Prerequisite upon hire.
• Oxygen 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.

How To Apply:

External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact [e-mail]. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.