Swim Instructor

Position: Swim Instructor Wage: $17.32 to $19.45 per hour ( Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range ) Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week Location: Mel Korum Family YMCA, Puyallup, WA As a Swim Instructor, you will provide direct leadership, prepared instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes.

If hired, you will instruct beginning to advanced swimming and safety skills according to age group and class swim level.

Qualifications

Minimum of 15 years of age or older. Six months or more of related experience (preferred). Ability to demonstrate basic swimming skills. Comfort and enthusiasm for working in and around the water. Experience working with youth and individuals from diverse backgrounds. Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).

Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare class lesson plans with a natural progression of appropriate skills for the abilities and ages of the classes. Safely instruct swimming lessons in basic and advanced stroke skills according to class swim level as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines. Complete accident and incident reports. Assist with keeping accurate records of lesson attendance and skill progression.

Parent communication utilizing session report cards.

Benefits

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits: A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and Life.

Mart employee discount center Professional training, education, and certification opportunities 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options: Healthiest. You: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions) Willamette Dental Plan VSP Vision Plan At the Y, we’re all about empowering people, inspiring action, and strengthening the communities we call home.

Join our team and support our vision of creating opportunity so all can thrive in every season of life. To apply, visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org . Please note that employment with the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is contingent upon successfully completing post-offer requirements, which may include age verification, reference checks, and state and national background checks.

All inquiries and checks are conducted only after a conditional offer of employment is made. Please note that employment with the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is contingent upon successfully completing post-offer requirements, which may include age verification, reference checks, and state and national background checks.

All inquiries and checks are conducted only after a conditional offer of employment is made. The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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