AquAbility Instructor - Downtown Boise YMCA

Our Downtown Boise YMCA is seeking AquAbility Instructors to join our team. This position is responsible for creating a safe, friendly, and helpful atmosphere for members participating in an AquAbility program. The Downtown Family YMCA opened its doors in 1964 and has since been a landmark in the Downtown Boise area. The facility has a full court basketball gym, a large cardio fitness center, multiple strength training systems and rooms, racquetball courts, a climbing wall, five fitness studios, three swimming pools, and multiple youth programming areas.

Work Location:

1050 W. State Street, Boise, ID 83702

Schedule:

This is a part-time position and averages 4-20 hours weekly. Schedule varies based on availability, Monday/Tuesday/Thursday and Friday. Shifts are flexible. Please plan on discussing your availability with the Hiring Manager. Pay is $17.70-$22.13/hr.

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 in intentional conversation with students and parents regarding swimmer progression, retention, and placement using the Y voice attributes and an appropriate level of discretion.

Provide excellent delivery of AquAbility program to all members.

Engage members to deepen their relationships in the Y cause.

Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff and volunteers in the AquAbility program.

Qualifications:

Aquatics background preferred.

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

CPR/AED - Prerequisite upon hire- 14-day compliance period.

First Aid Certification - Prerequisite upon hire- 14-day compliance period.

AquAbility:

Therapeutic Aquatics for People with Disability Certification- 14-day compliance period.

Swim Instructor Certification - Prerequisite upon hire- 14-day compliance period.

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.