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Swim Instructor-In Training

YMCA of the USA
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Description

The Coon Rapids Emma B. Howe YMCA is seeking Swim Instructors in Training with weekday evening and / or Saturday morning availabilty, age 16 Starting at $15 / hr, includes free Y membership, program discounts and more with this fun role at the Y!

The Swim Instructor role is a great job for students, retirees or anyone in the community who wants to make a difference in the lives of youth!

The salary range for this position starts at $15.00 / hr . We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package for full-time includes a wide range of benefits (medical, dental, life, disability, and more) as well as generous paid time off and free membership. Part-time benefits will vary.

1. Job Summary :

This Swim Instructor (In Training) will shadow certified swim instructors while working to obtain required YMCA Swim Instructor Skills Verification up to but no longer than 90 days of hire date. The incumbent will provide excellent customer service in a safe, enjoyable, and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and satisfaction in accordance with the YMCA policies and procedures.

2. Essential Functions :

  • Shadow and assist certified swim instructors and learn programming and emergency procedures.
  • Know, understand, and consistently communicate policies and procedures for the pool, body of water and whirlpool.

3. Relationships :

This position reports to the Aquatics Supervisor / Aquatics Director who reports to the Senior Director of Aquatics / Senior Aquatics Manager. The incumbent interacts regularly with their supervisor, staff, volunteers, and participants.

4. Qualifications : Required

  • Minimum age of 16.
  • Complete YMCA Swim Instructor Skills Verification within 90 days from date of hire.
  • Patience and the ability to communicate with all ages and levels of swimmers.
  • Demonstrated ability to swim in shallow and deep water, and tread water (Stage 4 level swimming skill)
  • Dedicated to member safety and the mission and philosophy of the YMCA.
  • 5. Work Conditions :

  • Must remain in the pool area at all times.
  • Ability to support child or adult body weight in the water.
  • Must be able to remain alert with no lapses of consciousness in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.
  • Demonstrated ability to recognize and remedy hazardous / dangerous situations.
  • Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous / dangerous situations.
  • Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
  • Perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time in a warm pool environment.
  • 6. Additional Notes :

    This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association's success.

    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge

    The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association's mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.

    The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.

    Salary : $15

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