Stingrays Swim Instructor (Security)
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.
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibility--they guide everything we do.
We look forward to having you on our YMCA team!
*The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization!
Position Summary:
Provide direct leadership, instruction and motivation for participants from diverse backgrounds in swimming classes/programs. Lead aquatic activities and/or private lessons, providing excellent service to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment. May create aquatic program schedules and provide department administrative support as needed.
The YMCA of Snohomish County Stingrays is an adaptive swim team focused on youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Swim Instructors will operate under the direction of the Swim Coach and will typically work in small groups or in 1-on-1 settings.
The swim team practices on Sunday mornings.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Instruct swimming lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly
Assist with onboarding
Leads aquatic instructional activities, serving member needs
Schedules aquatic programs under the supervision of the Aquatics Director
Provide department administrative support as assigned
Develop positive relationships with our diverse members and participants and provides 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.)
Organizes and puts away needed program equipment
Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed
Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures, complete incident and accident reports as necessary
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum age 18
At least 75 hours of teaching learn-to-swim lessons
Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards
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)
Current First Aid, CPRPRO (BLS), AED and O2 certifications
YMCA Swim Instructor certification
Fluency in second language desired
Y Culture:
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
Embrace Leader Core Competencies:
Mission Advancement:
Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values
Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them
Supports fundraising
Collaboration:
Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinion, and perceptions
Builds rapport and relates well to others
Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations
Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively
Takes initiative to assist in developing others
Operational Effectiveness:
Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another
Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience
Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings
Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately
Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members
Personal Growth:
Pursues self-development that enhances job performance
Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process
Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships
Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-the-date knowledge and skills in technology
