Swim Instructors West Boise YMCA

The West Boise YMCA is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Swim Instructors to join our team for the upcoming season! In this rewarding role youll teach swimming techniques water safety and essential water survival skills to participants of all ages and skill levels.

As a Swim Instructor youll do more than teach swimmingyoull help people build confidence overcome fears and develop a life-saving skill. Youll play an important role in creating a safe fun and encouraging learning environment that makes a lasting impact on every student!

Schedule & Pay

• Employment Opportunities: Part-time or full-time
• Availability: Weekdays and weekends including evenings
• Pay Rate: $13.95 per hour

Why Youll LOVE Working With Us!

• Make a Difference: Help students conquer their fears build confidence and develop essential swimming and water safety skills.
• Have Fun at Work: Join a welcoming supportive team where every day brings new opportunities to make a positive impact.
• Grow Your Skills: Take advantage of ongoing training and certification opportunities to expand your knowledge and advance your skills.
• Enjoy Flexibility: Find a schedule that fits your lifestyle with opportunities available on weekdays evenings and weekends.

Ready to make waves Join the West Boise YMCA team and help others build confidence learn life-saving skills and discover a lifelong love of swimming!

Responsibilities:

• Build relationships with youth and parents by encouraging participants with honest direct and appropriate feedback.
• 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.
• Engage in intentional conversation with students and parents regarding swimmer progression retention and placement.
• Monitor and ensure safety of participants and volunteers at assigned program areas.
• Assess skill level of participants to determine appropriate class placement.

Qualifications:

• Age Must be 16 years of age or older.
• 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.

Certifications Required:

• Basic Life Support Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Oxygen Certification
• Y Swim Instructor

We accept current certifications from American Red Cross Starguard and Ellis as equivalent YMCA Lifeguard certifications.

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 peopleregardless 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 or contact All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.

Required Experience:

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