Serving over 20,000 active youth, adult, and family members, the West Branch of the Treasure Valley Family YMCA helps members lead a healthier, happier life. Facility amenities and features include six fitness studios, three racquetball courts, full-court basketball gym, youth activity center, climbing wall, 50-meter swimming pool, and training pool.

The AquAbility Swim Instructor is responsible for creating a safe, friendly, and helpful atmosphere for members participating in an AquAbility program. This program supports people with diverse abilities through programs that increase independence, ability, confidence, health, and well-being. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent delivery of AquAbility 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 AquAbility program.
• Record weekly participant data for tracking.
• Actively work to increase participation.
• Mentor class volunteers as assigned.
• Handle and resolve class concerns and inform supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
• Stay informed of all program offerings, class scheduling, membership changes, policies, etc. and cross promote when appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Aquatics background preferred.
• Work with Hiring Manager to complete Therapeutic Aquatics for People with Disability Certification.

Schedule:

This is a part time position of 4-20 hours a week. Flexible day/hours. Weekend hours are available.

Welcoming and Inclusion:

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.

How to Apply:

External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current YMCA staff must apply through their UKG (Kronos) account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended. Previous YMCA staff may email their updated resume and cover letter to jobs@ymcatvidaho.org with the name of the job they are applying for in the subject line or apply through their existing UKG (Kronos) account.