Swim Instructors do so much more than teach swim lessons - they inspire confidence in others of all ages. One of the most effective ways to instill confidence in people and create a healthier community is to teach youth, teens, and adults to swim, so they can stay safe around water and learn the skills they need to make swimming a lifelong pursuit for staying healthy.

YMCA Swim Instructors are responsible for teaching basic swimming skills to beginners and instructing and observing all participants in proper stroke development and techniques while maintaining high levels of safety and customer service for all.

Responsibilities:

Monitor and ensure safety of participants and volunteers at assigned program areas.
Communicate participant progress to parents or guardians.
Assess skill level of participants to determine appropriate class placement.
Communicate health and safety rules and regulations to participants, parents, and volunteers.
Ensure equipment is ready for use and deemed safe.
Performs routine maintenance of the pool and surrounding areas, to ensure safety and cleanliness.
Attends and participates in in-service sessions within association standards.
Follow established procedures to ensure positive relationships with program partners.
Promote inclusiveness and community amongst participants.
Stay informed of aquatic program offerings and cross promote when appropriate.

Qualifications:
In order to maintain the safety and quality our Aquatics programs, all YMCA Aquatics positions require valid aquatics certifications. The YMCA is currently covering the cost of required lifeguard certifications with Basic Life Support, First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen Certifications. If you need to obtain certification, we are here to support you through your journey! Once your application is received, the Aquatics Leadership Team will contact you to discuss the certification process.

Schedule:
This position is part-time with a variety of shifts available.

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.

Application Process:
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 jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current YMCA staff must apply through their UKG (Kronos) account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended. Previous YMCA staff may email their updated resume and cover letter to jobs@ymcatvidaho.org with the name of the job they are applying for in the subject line or apply through their existing UKG (Kronos) account.