Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Y is a leading nonprofit for strengthening community, and the nation's larger provider of swim lessons to increase skill and safety in and around water. This position provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes. WAGE RANGE: $12.44 - $15.55/hr. depending on qualifications and experience, wage can increase to $20+/hr. for private lesson instruction once certified YMCA COMPETENCIES: Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising. Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum age of 16. • Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification. • YMCA Swim Instructor Certification, American Red Cross WSI or equivalent. • Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness. • Must demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques. • Ability to lift equipment and to lift a small to average size child.