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Swim lesson Instructor

Whatcom Family YMCA
Bellingham, WA Other
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2025

Job Details

Job Location:    Whatcom Family YMCA - Bellingham, WA
Salary Range:    $17.66 - $19.62 Hourly

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Swim Instructor at Whatcom Family YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swim classes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. To instruct participants of all ages how to swim in accordance with the swim program of the YMCA.
  2. To be on time and prepared for classes.
  3. To be responsible for setting up and putting away any equipment used to teach.
  4. To take attendance on appropriate rosters and turn in to supervisor at the conclusion of the lesson session.
  5. To fill out appropriate progress report for each student taught.
  6. To communicate with parents about the progress of their child.
  7. To provide positive customer service to all participants.
  8. To attend all staff meetings.
  9. To promote all programs of the YMCA, and model the core values of the YMCA.
  10. To be knowledgeable of emergency procedures.
  11. To keep current and obtain appropriate certifications.
  12. To follow procedures set forth by the Aquatic Director of the Whatcom Family YMCA.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

Everything we do at the YMCA is based on the ideal that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or identity, diverse abilities, age, religion, socioeconomic status or any other statuses or identities. Our work is focused on eliminating barriers to access, eliminating disparities in health, providing educational support, supporting working families, and growing our next generation of change makers for our country.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Engaging Community, Philanthropy

Building Relationships: Communication & Influence, Inclusion

Leading Operations: Functional Expertise, Innovation

Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity

Qualifications


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • American Red Cross or YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent is preferred.
  • CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
  • Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
  • At least 16 years of age.
  • Lifeguard certification is preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands 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.

  • Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
  • Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

Salary : $18 - $20

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