What are the responsibilities and job description for the AquAbility Instructor - Caldwell YMCA position at YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BOISE IDAHO INC?
Our Caldwell YMCA is seeking AquAbility Instructors to join our team. This position is responsible for creating a safe, friendly, and helpful atmosphere for members participating in an AquAbility program.
The Caldwell YMCA opened its doors on October 27, 2005. Since that time, it has become a hallmark of the community, impacting the lives of thousands of kids and families. Facility amenities include a large cardio and weight floor, full-court basketball gym, three fitness studios, and a state-of-the-art aquatics center including a lap-pool, splash pad, pretzel slide, and lazy-river.
Work Address: 3720 S. Indiana Ave., Caldwell, ID 83605
Schedule:
This is a part-time position and averages 5-10 hours weekly. Schedule requirements are 4 hour shifts starting between 9:00am-10:00am and ending between 1:00pm-2:00pm. Pay is $17.70-$22.13/hr.
Responsibilities:
- 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 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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:
- CPR/AED - Prerequisite upon hire- 14-day compliance period.
- First Aid Certification - Prerequisite upon hire- 14-day compliance period.
- AquAbility: Therapeutic Aquatics for People with Disability Certification- 14-day compliance period.
- AquAbility Certification - Prerequisite upon hire- 14-day compliance period
- Swim Instructor Certification - Prerequisite upon hire– 14-day compliance period.
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 and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.
Salary : $18 - $22