AquAbility Instructor - Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA

Overview

Our Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA is seeking Aqu Ability Instructors to join our team. This position is responsible for creating a safe, friendly, and helpful atmosphere for members participating in an Aqu Ability program.

The South Meridian Branch of the Treasure Valley YMCA is unlike any other in the country. Our 60,000-square-foot facility is part of a unique collaboration that combines family recreation, education, sports, literacy, and wellness care on a single campus called “The Hill.” Hand in hand with our partners—St. Luke’s Health System, the West Ada School District, and the City of Meridian—the South Meridian Family Y will help us build A BETTER US.

Schedule:

This is a part-time position and averages 5-10 hours weekly. Schedule requirements are flexible within the afternoon hours of Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Pay is $17.70-$22.13/hr.

• Build relationships with youth and parents by encouraging participants with honest, direct, and appropriate feedback using the Y voice attributes.
• 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. Utilize Y resources and best practices from other instructors to develop this skill.
• Engage in intentional conversation with students and parents regarding swimmer progression, retention, and placement using the Y voice attributes and an appropriate level of discretion.
• Provide excellent delivery of Aqu Ability program to all members.
• Engage members to deepen their relationships in the Y cause.
• Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff and volunteers in the Aqu Ability program.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Aquatics background preferred.
• 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.

• CPR/AED - Prerequisite upon hire- 14-day compliance period.
• First Aid Certification - Prerequisite upon hire- 14-day compliance period.
• Aqu Ability:
  Therapeutic Aquatics for People with Disability Certification- 14-day compliance period.
• Aqu Ability Certification - Prerequisite upon hire- 14-day compliance period
• Swim Instructor Certification - Prerequisite upon hire– 14-day compliance period.

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.

External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website atvidaho.org or contact jobs. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.