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GROUP SWIM LESSON INSTRUCTOR
THE SKAGIT VALLEY FAMILY YMCA —Mount Vernon, WA
- $20 - $39 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays

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GROUP SWIM LESSON INSTRUCTOR
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YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor certification, or willing to obtain before start date. American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification is preferred.
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GROUP SWIM LESSON INSTRUCTOR

THE SKAGIT VALLEY FAMILY YMCA
Mount Vernon, WA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$20 - $39 an hour

Benefits

403(b) matching
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
403(b)
Benefits from day one
Life insurance

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Lifeguard Training
BLS Certification
Employee relationship building
Swimming
First Aid Certification
Lifeguard Certification
Swimming rescues
AED Certification
First aid and CPR

Full Job Description

Wages start at $20 an hour and can go up to $39 an hour!

Make an impact: In this position you will: provide skill-based swim and water safety instruction to people of all ages; maintain constant supervision of students to ensure safety; create positive, nurturing relationships with students and builds cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers; promote and support the potential of all students in program; facilitate peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience.

Learn, Grow and Serve: We’re committed to growing the capabilities of our people. We are devoted to a community where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. We are on a mission to create positive community change through relationships by empowering the mind, body and spirit of ALL! Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides swimming and water safety instruction to students of all ages and abilities in group and private settings treating all swimmers and others with respect, and treat everyone equally while recognizing and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals based on needs and abilities
Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values
Prepares written lesson plan in accordance with YMCA Swim Lessons curriculum
Completes student records and progress reports comprehensively and punctually
Adheres to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards, and ensures consistency with evidence-based practices
Attends staff meetings and trainings
Models safe behavior in and around the water. Knows and performs necessary duties in emergency situations.
Maintains constant supervision of students, identifies students who need assistance, and supports students as necessary to ensure a positive learning environment
Provide effective communication with students, parents and co-workers
Maintains positive relationships with parents and caregivers and other staff. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies
Develop and maintain a respectful and appropriate working relationship with swimmers and members
Be as fair and equal in time spent with each swimmer as possible, especially in group settings
Be in the pool the majority of the time to provide a positive water-safe role model; only briefly exiting to enhance vision (e.g. during dives)
Always prioritize the health and wellbeing of swimmers above all else including development of skills
Always have vision on all swimmers within their group, utilizing strategies gained from the swim instructor course
Maintain a positive attitude while working with swimmers, but apply appropriate and reasonable disciplinary action when necessary
Adhere to the specific rules and guidelines for specific programming (4th grade lessons, Safety Around Water, Vamos, etc.)
Treat all personal information as confidential, but report concerns as necessary if the safety and wellbeing of a swimmer is at risk.
Use equipment responsibly, making sure to set up and put away neatly
Wear appropriate pool attire in addition to wearing the instructor uniform (size and preferences are taken when ordering)
Present themselves as a role model for the Y’s 4 core values

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum age 16
YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor certification, or willing to obtain before start date.
Certifications for CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Administering Emergency Oxygen, and Bloodborne Pathogen Training, or willingness to obtain before start date. American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification is preferred.
Abuse Prevention and Mandatory Reporting training required within 90 days of hire
Bilingual skills preferred (with a $0.50 increase in hourly rate!)
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to tread water for two minutes and demonstrate Stage 5 proficiency in at least four of the following six strokes by swimming 25 yards of each: Front Crawl, Breaststroke, Sidestroke, Butterfly, Elementary Backstroke, and Backstroke.
Possess mature judgment and sound decision making skills
Have the ability to be constantly observant and safety conscious

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is required to remain in water ranging from 80–90 degrees for one to four hours, move around the work environment, and be able to respond quickly to all emergencies on land and in the water. Lift equipment and a small- to average-size child.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
Remain in the pool area at all times.
Remain alert, with no lapses of consciousness, in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.
Recognize distress signals.
Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance, in normal and loud situations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use a computer, and other office equipment, and be able to communicate using phones and electronic devices.
The employee must be able to interact with members, staff, volunteers, and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied individuals.
This position requires the employee to have a flexible work week (including nights and weekends) up to 25 hours per week.

Benefits From Day 1:

Free YMCA household membership
403(b) Saving Account enrollment;
8 paid federal holidays a year (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
Additional bilingual, premium pay of $0.50 for those who are fluent bilingual Spanish, Triqui, Mixtec, Russian and Ukrainian speakers. Ability to write or translate written materials is not required to receive this premium.

Benefits (waiting period applies):

Paid Sick & Vacation Day (accrual begins from day-1, eligible to use after 90-days)
2 paid personal days & 1 paid birthday per year
Medical, vision, and dental insurance (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
403 (b) Retirement Employer Match (after 2 years with 1,000 hours)
Life insurance, and more! (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)

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