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Have you been on a swim team…. taught swim lessons…. come teach swim lessons with us and make a difference in our community.  We are looking for swim instructors with experience to teach lessons on weekends, with more opportunities in the summer.  Swim Instructors will work a variety of shifts teaching private and group swim lessons.  Swim Instructors are responsible for providing swimming instruction to all ages, following YWCA St Paul swim lesson guidelines.  Providing excellent customer service, while promoting member safety and satisfaction, ensuring an enjoyable experience.

In this position you will:

• Instruct individual and group swim lessons at all levels (parent-tot to adult), with the ability to demonstrate skills
• Regularly communicate with parent/guardian regarding progress updates
• Evaluate students and recommend placement for future class
• Know and understand all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately
• Understand and communicate policies and guidelines for the pool and whirlpool
• Administer first aid as needed
• Completed all required administrative work

Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 15 with the ability to teach groups up to 9 students
• Experience teaching swimming lessons/certification
• Flexibility in combining multiple ages, levels, and abilities, as needed
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and remedy unsafe situations and swimmers needing assistance
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with all ages
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with diverse groups
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service to members and guests

The hiring range for this position is $13.00 – $16.00/hour based on experience. 

Come join our team at the YWCA St. Paul and be a part of an organization that is making a difference in our community. The YWCA St. Paul is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. 

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference and work in a collaborate environment where we celebrate and appreciate each other, please complete the Employment Application at: https://www.ywcastpaul.org/jobs

Send application, resume, cover letter to:hr@ywcastpaul.orgYWCA St. Paul, 375 Selby Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102

The YWCA St. Paul is an Equal Opportunity Employer

YWCA St. Paul is currently searching for the next Piranhas Head Swim Team Coach. The Piranhas Swim Team is our youth swim team for ages 8-18. Practices are able to be scheduled Monday-Friday between the hours of 3:00 PM and 8:30 PM. This role comes with the possibility of additional weekend coaching hours during the competitive season for swim meets. Must be at least 18 years old.

Pay is starting at $16.00 per hour and is based on experience.

The Piranhas Head Swim Team Coach will demonstrate exceptional coaching, communication, and guidance to swim team members. This role will help swimmers learn, develop, practice, and execute the different competitive swimming strokes.

In this role you will:

• Design swim workouts appropriate for various ages and/or training groups of the swimmers. Teach and correct stroke mechanics and fundamentals both in the water and on Provide proper instruction on strokes, racing starts, turns, and finishes
• Advise, communicate, and decide events swimmers should compete in at swim competitions along with motivate and encourage swimmers to perform at their highest levels
• Maintain safety as a priority at all times
• Initiate, develop, and grow relationships with new and current swim team members and their families
• Respond to questions and proactively provide information on YWCA programs and services
• Responsible to recruit and retain a baseline number of swimmers on the team
• Responsible for yearly fundraiser for Piranhas swim

The successful candidate will have:

• High school diploma/GED/working toward
• Minimum of 2 years swim team coaching
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to talk to
• Comfort and self-confidence in engaging prospective swimmers and
• Ability to work with diverse populations and be inclusive to
• Ability to solve problems independently and self-
• Reliability in attendance

Preference will be given to applicants with experience working in fitness, who have current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. Preference will also be given to those that bring current USA Swimming certifications.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference and work in a collaborate environment where we celebrate and appreciate each other, please complete the Employment Application on our website:

https://www.ywcastpaul.org/careers

Forward application, resume, cover letter to: hr@ywcastpaul.org 
 The YWCA St. Paul is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Come join our team at YWCA St. Paul and be a part of an organization that is making a difference in our community!  YWCA St. Paul is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. 

We currently have part-time opportunities on our Member Services team in our Health and Fitness Center.   

Shifts available: 

Tuesdays 12:30pm – 5:00pm 

Thursdays 12:30pm – 5:00pm 

Saturdays (Open) 6:45am – 12:45pm 

Pay rate for this position is $16.00 per hour.   

Our Member Services Representatives deliver exceptional customer service to all members and guests of YWCA St. Paul Health and Fitness Center.  

In this role you will: 

• Greet members and guests and provide service in a friendly, professional manner 

• Submit monthly membership info for reimbursement 

• Membership billing follow up processes and communication 

• Completely process all scholarship membership applications in a timely manner 

• Tracking new memberships, including all of the 7-day trial membership communications 

• Maintain cleanliness in all areas within the facility at all times with regular walk throughs 

• Daily maintenance of guest pass usage and processing of all membership changes 

• Class changes communications as needed 

• Update parking lot kiosk sign, monthly 

• Customize the buying experience for prospective members in online new membership purchases 

• Initiate, develop, and grow relationships with new and current members, encouraging usage of all offerings of the facility 

• Open the Health and Fitness Center (Saturdays) 

• Other duties as assigned 

The successful candidate will have: 

• High school diploma/GED/working toward diploma 

• Minimum of 6 months experience in customer service/sales  

• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to talk to everyone 

• Comfort and self-confidence in engaging prospective members and welcoming current members 

• Ability to work with diverse populations and be inclusive to all 

• Ability to problem solve independently, self-motivate, and maintain confidentiality 

• Reliability in attendance and responsibility 

Preference will be given to applicants with experience working in fitness, retail, or hospitality industries who have current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.  

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference and work in a collaborate environment where we celebrate and appreciate each other, please complete the Employment Application at: https://www.ywcastpaul.org/jobs 

and forward with resume to: hr@ywcastpaul.org 

YWCA St. Paul, 375 Selby Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102 

The YWCA St. Paul is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Participates in the E-Verify Program.