Senior Swim Instructor-$18.40/hr. starting May 7th-West BoiseYMCA

Our West Boise YMCA is seeking a Senior Swim Instructor to join the team. This position provides leadership and influence within the program area they are working, while creating a safe, friendly and nurturing atmosphere for all participants. Serving over 20,000 active youth, adult, and family members, the West Branch of the Treasure Valley Family YMCA helps members lead a healthier, happier life. Facility amenities and features include six fitness studios, three racquetball courts, full-court basketball gym, youth activity center, climbing wall, 50-meter swimming pool, and training pool.

Schedule:

This is a part-time position at approximately 20 hours weekly. Schedule requirements are Monday through Thursday, 4:00pm-7:00pm and Sunday afternoons once per session.

Pay:

$15.90•19.88/hr. Additional $2.50/hr. Differential for Summer May 7th•Sept 6th or minimum of $18.40/hour.

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 regarding swimmer progression, retention, and placement using the Y voice attributes and an appropriate level of discretion.

Requirements:

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.

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 jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.