Swim Instructor - Aquatics I

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Seattle, WA

84d • $20 - $22

About The Position

YGS has updated their Aquatics salary schedules! We will train and certify you! Our Y is looking for outgoing Swim Instructors who enjoy teaching children and adults new skills, helping them achieve goals and preparing them for future success. In this role you will teach children and adults water acclimation and safety, water movement and stamina, and stroke development and mechanics. Each year our Y’s teach thousands of people to swim and enjoy the water as a form of play and life-long exercise.

Requirements

• 16 or more years of age
• Current swim instructor certification from a recognized organization (e.g. Y-USA)
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications
• Current Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification
• Demonstrated ability to assist children and others in the development of swimming skills.
• Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.
• Ability to teach skills to others.
• Ability to pass a swim competency test.
• Ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.)
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
• Assists with maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck and surrounding areas.
• Develops positive relationships with participants and parents encouraging involvement and identifying potential volunteers.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Responds to emergency situations as needed. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Conveys basic information on YMCA programs and schedules to members and, as appropriate, refers members to other YMCA Total Health programs and/or staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Hiring Range: $20.76 - $22/hour DOE

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees