Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Lifeguard: Be at least 16 years old for part-time work or at least 18 years old for full-time work.
• Lifeguard: Hold current lifeguard certification from a recognized organization, such as the Red Cross; certification may be obtained with the YMCA's facilitation.
• Lifeguard: Hold current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Lifeguard: Hold current Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification.
• Lifeguard: Have strong swimming abilities.
• Lifeguard: Be observant and able to react calmly, quickly, and with good judgment in an emergency.
• Lifeguard: Maintain physical and mental readiness at certification level.
• Swim Instructor: Be at least 16 years old.
• Swim Instructor: Hold current swim instructor certification from a recognized organization, such as Y-USA; certification may be obtained with the YMCA's facilitation.
• Swim Instructor: Hold current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Swim Instructor: Hold current Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification.
• Swim Instructor: Demonstrate the ability to help children and others develop swimming skills.
• Swim Instructor: Be able to lift equipment and a small to average-size child.
• Swim Instructor: Be able to teach skills to others.
• Swim Instructor: Pass a swim competency test.
• Swim Instructor: Be able to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Employees and volunteers must complete required abuse-prevention training and comply with relevant reporting requirements.
• All job offers are contingent on passing a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively may be considered.
• A collaborative approach, adaptability, ownership, strong work ethic, problem-solving ability, service orientation, and enjoyment of teamwork are described as qualities associated with fit for the Seattle Y.

Responsibilities

• Lifeguard: Maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck, and in surrounding areas.
• Lifeguard: Prevent accidents through constant observation, enforcement of health and safety rules, and emergency readiness.
• Lifeguard: Perform pool opening or closing duties as needed.
• Lifeguard: Rescue distressed people and assess injured people; administer first aid or CPR when necessary using training, techniques, supplies, and equipment.
• Lifeguard: Check equipment, ensure required equipment is available, and promptly report problems.
• Lifeguard: Provide customer service to members, program participants, and guests.
• Lifeguard: Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Lifeguard: Perform poolside chemical testing.
• Lifeguard: Set up and store equipment for recreational swims.
• Swim Instructor: Teach assigned swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
• Swim Instructor: Help maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck, and in surrounding areas.
• Swim Instructor: Build positive relationships with participants and parents, encourage involvement, and identify potential volunteers.
• Swim Instructor: Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Swim Instructor: Follow YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and emergency and safety procedures; respond to emergencies and complete incident and accident reports as needed.
• Swim Instructor: Organize and put away class equipment and report damaged equipment.
• Swim Instructor: Share basic information about YMCA programs and schedules and refer members to other YMCA Total Health programs or staff as appropriate.
• All employees and volunteers: Follow abuse-prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, comply with mandated reporting requirements, and support proper screening, training, supervision, and accountability under abuse risk management standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• YMCA of Greater Seattle membership.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement with generous employer contributions.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO).
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA childcare, day camp, overnight camp, and outdoor leadership programs: 25% for part-time staff and 50% for full-time staff.
• Some benefits are available only to full-time staff.