YMCA of Columbia-Willamette

SWIM INSTRUCTOR

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette  •  Vancouver, WA (Onsite)  •  12 days ago
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Job Description

Do you have an interest in Aquatics or Youth Development?Want to learn how to teach others how to swim?Are you a swimming enthusiast? Are you 16 or older? Become a Swim Instructor at the YMCA!

Why Should you apply?

  • Free Household Gym Membership
  • Free Group Fitness Classes
  • Free Pool Access
  • Free HydroMassage (for those over 18)
  • Program Discounts
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
  • Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
  • Build your Resume
  • Work with your friends
  • Engage with your community
  • Flexible working hours (part time - up to 30 hrs/week) based on your availability

What would you be doing?

  • Planning and teaching swim lessons using the YMCA Swim Lesson Curriculum
  • Recognizing and correcting strokes and skills using positive feedback
  • Communicating effectively with students and parents in a friendly, patient manner
  • Tracking and logging swim lesson participant skill progression
  • Keeping your skills fresh with Inservice Training
  • Being a positive role model for youths in your community
  • Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards

Requirements

What do you need to qualify?

  • Be at least 16 years old
  • Have the ability to commit to an entire session (4 weeks) of swim lessons consistently
  • Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification*
  • Have strong understanding of swim stroke techniques
  • Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty
  • Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
  • Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures

*Current certification not necessary - certification/training is available!

Swim Skills Assessment

25 yards of each of the following

  • Freestyle
  • Backstroke
  • Breaststroke
  • Butterfly (or you best attempt)
  • Side Stroke
  • Elementary Backstroke
YMCA of Columbia-Willamette

About YMCA of Columbia-Willamette

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette

Purpose, Mission and Culture Statements

Purpose Statement

We’re a catalyst for transformational change, fostering relationships and building thriving, inclusive communities.”

The YMCA exists to encourage, equip, model, teach and ultimately to see that people take personal responsibility for their own spiritual, mental and physical well-being and to care for others.

Mission

To put the Christian principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility and service into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Vision

Strong Communities Inspired through Family, Fitness, Faith and Fun.

To fulfill our mission we recruit, develop and maintain a diverse workforce in an environment of mutual support, encouragement, accountability, compassion and forgiveness. We are committed to the following.

Establish long-term relationships

Strive for excellence in all that we do

Lead by example and serve others

Develop people to their fullest potential

Incorporate YMCA Christian principles into our work

Thoroughly enjoy what we do

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Portland, OR
Year Founded
1868
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