Swim Instructor - North

YMCA of The Inland Northwest • Spokane, WA

62d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Swim Instructor teaches swim lessons in accordance with YMCA policies and Y-USA instructor training. The Swim Instructor builds relationships with swim lesson participants in beginner, intermediate, and advanced swim lesson sessions. Seeking team members available to work: Weekdays 9am-12pm, 3pm-7pm, and Saturdays 9am-12pm. Approx. 20-29 hours/week.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of age
• Exhibits great communication and listening skills to work with staff and members, delivering a quality experience
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Completion of YMCA required training upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach swim instruction to Y swim lesson participants, offering a variety of program activities depending on swimmer ability and swimming level.
• Maintain equipment inventory by selecting, storing, and issuing swim lesson equipment as needed.
• Evaluate individuals’ abilities, needs, and physical conditions, offering alternative movements and activities to accommodate and keep the class enjoyable.
• Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations about the Aquatic facility and swim lesson equipment to swim lesson participants.
• Monitor participant progress and administer feedback to swim lesson participants and/or families, through conversation and written materials.
• Track attendance of participants and manage group lessons of up to ten participants.
• Knows, reviews, and applies all safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies and procedures, responding to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA protocol.
• Attends all staff meetings and Inservice training to maintain skills, build connections with staff, and exchange ideas with others.

Benefits

• Free individual YMCA membership (<19 hours/week) with YMCA program discounts available
• Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked.
• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child, while the employee is on site and working.
• Flexible schedules that work for YOU
• Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed