Swim Instructor
2 weeks ago
The YMCA of Snohomish County provides jobs and careers with a cause. Every day, the Y makes a lasting impression in our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our unique work environment constantly changes to adapt to the needs of our communities. We are a non-profit, in the people business. This means that we help members meet a fitness or ability goal, see that children thrive in our child care programs, encourage family togetherness, and give youth an opportunity to learn life skills through water safety, sports, and teen programming.
Position Summary:
Provide direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes/programs.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Instruct swimming lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly
- Develop and maintain positive effective relationships with our diverse members, participants and other staff
- Provide motivational support and guidance
- Encourage member and parent involvement and recruit potential volunteers
- Convey information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers members and participants to other programs
- Maintain records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.)
- Know, review, and follow all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, practices and procedures, complete related reports as required
- Organize and puts away needed class equipment, report damaged equipment
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Minimum age 16
- Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards
- Current First Aid, CPRPRO(BLS), AED and O2 certifications
- Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques
- Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child (50 pounds)
- YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent preferred
- Fluency in second language desired
- Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCA
- Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
- Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines
- Arrive on time ready for shift, clock in/out within timekeeping system
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Stingrays Swim Instructor
2 weeks ago
Mukilteo, United States YMCA of Snohomish County Full timeDescriptionThe YMCA of Snohomish County provides jobs and careers with a cause. Every day, the Y makes a lasting impression in our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our unique work environment constantly changes to adapt to the needs of our communities. We are a non-profit, in the people business. This means...
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Water Safety Instructor
1 week ago
Mukilteo, Washington, United States YMCA of Snohomish County Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Water Safety Instructor to join our Adaptive Swim Team as a Stingrays Swim Instructor. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of our members with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
