• This is an on-site position

• Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire

Full Salary Range: $20/hour - $28/hour for 18 years or older; $19/hour for anyone under 18 years old.

Hiring Range: $20/hour - $22/hour for 18 years or older; $19/hour for anyone under 18 years old.

• Instructs swimming lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
• Assists with maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck and surrounding areas.
  
• Develops positive relationships with participants and parents encouraging involvement and identifying potential volunteers.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
  
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Responds to emergency situations as needed. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Conveys basic information on YMCA programs and schedules to members and, as appropriate, refers members to other YMCA Total Health programs and/or staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who are you?

If you're the right candidate for the job, you love teaching the joy of swimming to children and adults; you find satisfaction in helping others to learn and succeed; can command a class of 1-3 participants ages 3 and up through swim instruction; enjoy a fast-paced environment, and have the flexibility to teach multiple levels of instruction. You keep the safety of participants at the forefront of your work while teaching participants to thrive in an aquatic environment.

You will also be teaching parent/child classes which can have 10 parent/child pairs (20 participants total).

• We can facilitate the process of you getting certified if you don’t have the required certifications yet. Please still apply if you are interested!

You are 16 years of age or older and have:

• Demonstrated ability to assist children and others in the development of swimming skills.
• Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.
• Ability to teach skills to others.
• Ability to pass a swim competency test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current state approved first-aid certification*
• Knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
• Are very adaptable.
• Have high ownership and strong work ethic.
• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.
• Truly enjoy being of service to people.
• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together.
• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence