- Make a Splash. Make a Difference. Build Skills for Life!
The Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Swim Instructors to join our team for the upcoming season! In this rewarding role, you'll teach swimming techniques, water safety, and survival skills to participants of all skill levels. As a Swim Instructor, you'll empower individuals to develop a lifelong skill, build confidence in the water, and enjoy a safe, positive, and memorable learning experience.
Schedule & Pay
- Employment Type: Part-time or full-time opportunities
- Availability: Weekdays and weekends
- Pay Rate: $13.95 per hour
Why Work at the Y?
- Make an Impact: Help swimmers overcome fears, develop new skills, build confidence, and enjoy the water safely.
- Fun and Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, encouragement, and creating positive experiences for every participant.
- Professional Development: Take advantage of ongoing training and certification opportunities to grow your skills.
- Flexible Scheduling: Find a schedule that works for you, with opportunities available on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
Key Responsibilities
- Build positive relationships with swimmers and their parents by providing honest, constructive, and age-appropriate feedback.
- Maintain a safe learning environment through effective class management, modeling safe behaviors, keeping the pool deck clear and organized, and remaining prepared to respond to emergencies.
- Deliver the YMCA's established swim lesson curriculum to support youth development and achieve the five Cause Measurement goals.
- Adapt instruction to meet individual needs and help every swimmer progress and succeed.
- Communicate with swimmers and parents about skill development, progress, class placement, and continued participation.
- Monitor the safety and well-being of participants and volunteers in assigned program areas.
- Evaluate swimmers' abilities and determine appropriate class placement based on their skill levels.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Must be able to distinguish between the colors red, yellow, blue, and green.
- Must be comfortable engaging with others and creating a welcoming, inclusive environment.
- Must be able to respond calmly, quickly, and appropriately to safety concerns and emergency situations.
- Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with professionalism, adaptability, sensitivity, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences.
Required Certifications
Candidates must obtain or maintain the following certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- First Aid
- Oxygen Certification
- YMCA Swim Instructor Certification
Current certifications from the American Red Cross, Starguard, and Ellis may be accepted as equivalent YMCA lifeguard certifications, where applicable.
Welcoming and Inclusion
At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior reflects our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We are committed to building a stronger, 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 to be considered for this position. To learn more about the opportunity, visit www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org.
Current and former YMCA employees must submit their applications through their UKG account. An updated résumé and cover letter are recommended.
Join the Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA and help swimmers build confidence, learn essential water safety skills, and develop abilities that can last a lifetime!