Swim Instructors - Downtown Boise YMCA

Our Downtown Boise YMCA is seeking Swim Instructors to join the team! This position is responsible for teaching swimming skills, water safety, and water survival skills to participants at a variety of levels. Swim Instructors inspire people to learn an important life-skill and play a vital role in ensuring students have a safe and fun learning experience that will last a lifetime!

Opening in December 2026, the NEW Downtown Boise YMCA will become a vibrant destination for health, wellness, recreation, and community connection in the heart of Downtown Boise. The state-of-the-art facility will offer something for everyone. Designed to bring people together and support healthy, active lifestyles, the Downtown Boise YMCA will provide a welcoming space where individuals and families can learn, grow, connect, and thrive.

Schedule:

Part-Time OR Full-Time opportunities for the weekdays and weekends. Pay: $13.95/hr.

Why you will LOVE working with us:

• Impact Lives: Help students conquer their fears, master new skills, and embrace the water!
• Fun Environment: Work in a lively, supportive atmosphere where every day brings new challenges and rewards.
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and certification opportunities to enhance your skills.
• Flexible Hours: Enjoy a schedule that fits your lifestyle, including evenings and weekends.

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 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.