AquAbility Instructor - Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA

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. 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. Schedule: This is a part-time position and averages 5-10 hours weekly. Pay is $17.70-$22.13/hr. Schedule requirements are flexible within the afternoon hours of Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Responsibilities: * Build relationships with youth and parents by encouraging participants with honest, direct, and appropriate feedback using the Y voice attributes. * 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. Utilize Y resources and best practices from other instructors to develop this skill. * 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. * Provide excellent delivery of AquAbility program to all members. * Engage members to deepen their relationships in the Y cause. * Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff and volunteers in the AquAbility program. Qualifications: * Must be at least 18 years old. * Aquatics background preferred. * 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. REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: * CPR/AED - Prerequisite upon hire- 14-day compliance period. * First Aid Certification - Prerequisite upon hire- 14-day compliance period. * AquAbility: Therapeutic Aquatics for People with Disability Certification- 14-day compliance period. * AquAbility Certification - Prerequisite upon hire- 14-day compliance period * Swim Instructor Certification - Prerequisite upon hire- 14-day compliance period. 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 or contact jobs@. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.

Created: 2026-04-02