<p>Our Tomlinson South Meridian 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.</p> <p>The South Meridian Branch of the Treasure Valley YMCA is unlike any other in the country. Our 60,000-square-foot facility is part of a unique collaboration that combines family recreation, education, sports, literacy, and wellness care on a single campus called "The Hill." Hand in hand with our partners-St. Luke's Health System, the West Ada School District, and the City of Meridian-the South Meridian Family Y will help us build A BETTER US.</p> <p>Schedule:</p> <p>This is a part-time position and averages 4-20 hours weekly. Pay is $17.70-$22.13/hr.</p> <p>Schedule requirements include:</p> <ul> <li>Downtown Boise YMCA on Monday/Friday. </li><li>West Boise YMCA on Sunday/Monday and Thursday. </li><li>Tomlinson South Meridian on Monday/Wednesday and Friday. </li><li>Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) - located at 3179 E Barber Valley Dr, Boise - on Tuesday. </li></ul> <p>Shifts are flexible. Please plan on discussing your availability with the Hiring Manager.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Build relationships with youth and parents by encouraging participants with honest, direct, and appropriate feedback using the Y voice attributes. </li><li>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. </li><li>Implement the established curriculum that helps youth achieve the five Cause Measurement goals. </li><li>Adapt lessons as necessary to help kids succeed. Utilize Y resources and best practices from other instructors to develop this skill. </li><li>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. </li><li>Provide excellent delivery of AquAbility program to all members. </li><li>Engage members to deepen their relationships in the Y cause. </li><li>Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff and volunteers in the AquAbility program. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Aquatics background preferred. </li><li>Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome. </li><li>Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations. </li><li>Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others. </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>CPR/AED - Prerequisite upon hire- 14-day compliance period. </li><li>First Aid Certification - Prerequisite upon hire- 14-day compliance period. </li><li>AquAbility: Therapeutic Aquatics for People with Disability Certification- 14-day compliance period. </li><li>Swim Instructor Certification - Prerequisite upon hire- 14-day compliance period. </li></ul> <p>Welcoming and Inclusion:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>How To Apply:</p> <p>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.</p>