Swim Instructors - West Boise YMCA

Ymc; Boise (ID); Vor Ort; USD 16.000 - 23.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Make a Difference

Have Fun at Work

Grow Your Skills

Enjoy Flexibility

Zusammenfassung

The West Boise YMCA is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Swim Instructors to join our team for the upcoming season! In this rewarding role, you’ll teach swimming techniques, water safety, and essential water survival skills to participants of all ages and skill levels.

As a Swim Instructor, you’ll help people build confidence, conquer fears, and develop a life‑saving skill while creating a safe, fun, and encouraging learning environment that makes a lasting impact on every student.

Qualifikationen

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• 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.

Aufgaben

• Build relationships with youth and parents by encouraging participants with honest, direct, and appropriate feedback.
• 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.
• Engage in intentional conversation with students and parents regarding swimmer progression, retention, and placement.
• Monitor and ensure safety of participants and volunteers at assigned program areas.
• Assess skill level of participants to determine appropriate class placement.

Kenntnisse

Age 16+

Color differentiation

Communication

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Basic Life Support Certification

First Aid Certification

Jobbeschreibung

• Location 5959 N. Discovery Place,Boise, ID, 83713,United States
• Base Pay $13.95 / Hour
• Job Category Aquatics
• Employee Type Part Time - Non Exempt

Contact information

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

Description

The West Boise YMCA is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Swim Instructors to join our team for the upcoming season! In this rewarding role, you’ll teach swimming techniques, water safety, and essential water survival skills to participants of all ages and skill levels.

As a Swim Instructor, you’ll do more than teach swimming—you’ll help people build confidence, overcome fears, and develop a life‑saving skill. You’ll play an important role in creating a safe, fun, and encouraging learning environment that makes a lasting impact on every student!

Schedule & Pay

• Employment Opportunities: Part-time or full‑time
• Availability: Weekdays and weekends, including evenings
• Pay Rate: $13.95 per hour

Why You’ll LOVE Working With Us!

• Make a Difference: Help students conquer their fears, build confidence, and develop essential swimming and water safety skills.
• Have Fun at Work: Join a welcoming, supportive team where every day brings new opportunities to make a positive impact.
• Grow Your Skills: Take advantage of ongoing training and certification opportunities to expand your knowledge and advance your skills.
• Enjoy Flexibility: Find a schedule that fits your lifestyle, with opportunities available on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

Ready to make waves? Join the West Boise YMCA team and help others build confidence, learn life‑saving skills, and discover a lifelong love of swimming!

Responsibilities:

• Build relationships with youth and parents by encouraging participants with honest, direct, and appropriate feedback.
• 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.
• Engage in intentional conversation with students and parents regarding swimmer progression, retention, and placement.
• Monitor and ensure safety of participants and volunteers at assigned program areas.
• Assess skill level of participants to determine appropriate class placement.

Qualifications:

• Age – Must be 16 years of age or older.
• 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.

Certifications Required:

• Basic Life Support Certification
• First Aid Certification

We accept current certifications from American Red Cross, Starguard, and Ellis as equivalent YMCA Lifeguard certifications.

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.