Swim Instructor

Pay rate: $17.60-$24/hour (based on experience)

This position is part-time. A flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends desirable.

Employees of the Sonoma County Family YMCA strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. At the Y, you'll work alongside leaders with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skill sets. You'll discover new ways to forge relationships, find your purpose and fuel your passion every day. We are on a quest to make our community stronger beginning with you!

Our swim instructors provide skill-based swim & water safety instruction to people of all ages. They maintain constant supervision of students to ensure safety as well as create positive, nurturing relationships with students by promoting and supporting the potential of all students in the program.

Successful candidates for this position possess the following skills-

• Strong communication skills.
• Supportive of diversity and inclusion in all interactions
• Ability to motivate and encourage students from diverse backgrounds
• Enthusiasm for teaching and developing the skills of students

Minimum Qualifications-

• Minimum 16 years of age.
• Fingerprint clearance from both Department of Justice (DOJ) & FBI, which includes sex offender screening.
• Must have availability in the evenings and on weekends.

Preferred Qualifications-

• Current YMCA approved certifications: CPR & First Aid for the Professional Rescuer with AED and YSL V6 (or the ability to be certified within the first 60 days of employment). Lifeguard certification desired.
• Significant knowledge of swimming/aquatics, previous experience in competitive swimming.
• A desire to become a certified lifeguard.
• Language skills in Spanish (.50 cent/hour language differential).

When you work for the Sonoma County Family YMCA you’ll enjoy the following benefits-

• Flexible hours
• Competitive pay
• Free YMCA membership/Reduced program fees
• Floating holidays
• Free child care
• Sick time
• Employee Wellness Program
• Staff Scholarship Fund
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & career development
• Employer paid CPR/First Aid
• 10% contribution to Y Retirement Fund

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Sonoma County Family YMCA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.