Swim Instructor - Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA

Provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in group and private swim lessons. Maintains safe environment while conducting and monitoring students in swimming classes. RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SWIM INSTRUCTOR: Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with Y guidelines, aligned with the Y-USA curriculum. Prepare session and lesson plans accordingly for all classes and levels taught, adjust as needed. Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and refers to other available programs. Maintains records as required (i.e., attendance, progress reports, incident reports, etc.). Follows all policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged or needed equipment. Serves as a role model to participants and lives the vision and values of the YMCA movement. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers. *This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned. REQUIREMENTS TO BE A SWIM INSTRUCTOR: Minimum age of 16. Ability to maintain a level of physical and mental readiness. Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards. Ability to intentionally incorporate the YMCA Program Goals into each session of swim lessons. Ability to effectively communicate information with members, peers, and supervisors. Must be observant, safety conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency. Ability to think in the abstract, solve problems, and make quick decisions under stress. Immediately notify the appropriate staff of any broken equipment or unsafe aspects of the pool. PART TIME BENEFITS: Free YMCA Staff Membership Discounted Family Membership Employee Program Rewards and Discounts Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment) Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options OUR YMCA CULTURE: At the Valley of the Sun YMCA, we are a Beacon in the Desert and serving as Centers for Community Well-Being, where children, families, staff, and communities can thrive. Guided by our mission and values, we create welcoming environments that promote health, belonging, and opportunity for all. Through our commitment to Be Well, Do Good, Lead Change, we prioritize safety, well-being, and excellence; strengthen communities through meaningful relationships and service; and embrace innovation, learning, and leadership to create lasting impact for future generations. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined in our pursuit of stronger children, stronger families, and stronger communities. Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors. Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process. This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.