Swim Instructor | Flexible Hours & YMCA Perks

YMCA of The Inland Northwest; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Paid sick time

Child Watch benefits

Flexible schedules

Training opportunities

Retirement plan

Job summary

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest invites applications for a part-time Swim Instructor at the Central Branch in Spokane, WA. You will teach swim lessons, build relationships with participants, and foster a safe, welcoming aquatic environment.

Shifts are mornings to early afternoons on weekdays (M-F 8:30-12:30). Starting pay is $17.63 per hour. Must be at least 15 years old with strong communication skills and YMCA training.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of age.
• Excellent communication and listening skills with staff and members.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups from all backgrounds.
• Completion of YMCA required training upon hire.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach swim instruction to Y swim lesson participants, offering a variety of program activities depending on swimmer ability and swimming level.
• Maintain equipment inventory by selecting, storing, and issuing swim lesson equipment as needed.
• Evaluate individuals’ abilities, needs, and physical conditions, offering alternative movements and activities to accommodate and keep the class enjoyable.
• Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations about the Aquatic facility and swim lesson equipment to swim lesson participants.
• Monitor participant progress and administer feedback to swim lesson participants and/or families, through conversation and written materials.
• Track attendance of participants and manage group lessons of up to ten participants.
• Knows, reviews, and applies all safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies and procedures, responding to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA protocol.
• Attends all staff meetings and Inservice training to maintain skills, build connections with staff, and exchange ideas with others.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Relationship building

Diversity awareness

Teamwork

YMCA training

Job description

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest invites applications for a part-time Swim Instructor at the Central Branch in Spokane, WA. You will teach swim lessons, build relationships with participants, and foster a safe, welcoming aquatic environment.

Shifts are mornings to early afternoons on weekdays (M-F 8:30-12:30). Starting pay is $17.63 per hour. Must be at least 15 years old with strong communication skills and YMCA training.