Swim Instructor - Caldwell YMCA

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.

The Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching swimming skills, water safety, and water survival skills to participants at a variety of levels.

Schedule and Compensation :

Key shifts to fill are Monday through Thursday mornings 9 : 00am - 1 : 00pm and evenings from 4 : 00pm - 7 : 00pm. Starting rate : $13.65 per hour.

Why you will LOVE working with us :

• Impact Lives : Help students conquer their fears, master new skills, and embrace the water!
• Fun Environment : Work in a lively, supportive atmosphere where every day brings new challenges and rewards.
• Professional Growth : Access ongoing training and certification opportunities to enhance your skills.
• Flexible Hours : Enjoy a schedule that fits your lifestyle, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities :

• Build relationships with youth and parents by encouraging participants with honest, direct, and appropriate feedback.
• 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.
• Engage in intentional conversation with students and parents regarding swimmer progression, retention, and placement.
• Monitor and ensure safety of participants and volunteers at assigned program areas.
• Assess skill level of participants to determine appropriate class placement.

Qualifications :

• Age Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors (red, yellow, blue and green).
• 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.

Certifications Required :

• Basic Life Support Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Oxygen Certification
• Y Swim Instructor

Don't have your certifications? Email for more information on how to sign up for classes.

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 [email protected]. All current YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.

Previous YMCA staff may email their updated resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the name of the job they are applying for in the subject line or apply through their existing UKG account.