Coding Instructor Jobs in Bellevue, WA (NOW HIRING)

Overview
Our Commitment to Equity
The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.
Job Summary
*This is an on-site position
We are seeking a qualified and passionate individual to join our team as an Aquatic Training Instructor. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality Aquatic training courses, ensuring participants acquire the necessary skills to ensure water safety. As an Aquatic Training Instructor, you will play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of Aquatic staff by providing engaging and informative instruction on water rescue techniques, CPR, first aid, and AED usage.
You'll be tasked with leading hands-on and classroom sessions, evaluating participants' progress, and cultivating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for learning. The ideal candidate should possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification, along with certifications in lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid. Strong communication, adaptability, and leadership skills are essential to excel in this role.
If you are passionate about water safety, have a commitment to excellence, and enjoy educating others, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our team and make a significant impact on the community by promoting a culture of safety and preparedness.
What you'll get from working at the Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs
  25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff

*Some benefits only available to full-time staff
Hiring Range: $24.00 - $26.40/hour DOE
Responsibilities

• Conduct American Red Cross Lifeguard and CPRO training courses, ensuring adherence to program standards.
• Conduct Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) training courses, ensuring adherence to program standards.
• Instruct participants in water rescue techniques, CPR, first aid, and AED usage.
• Demonstrate and evaluate lifeguarding skills, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
• Facilitate engaging and informative classroom sessions on water safety, emergency procedures, and lifeguard responsibilities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of American Red Cross guidelines and certifications.
• Assess participants' performance through practical demonstrations and written exams.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging active participation.
• Stay informed about advancements in lifeguarding and water safety practices.
• Submit Course Records in Accordance with American Red Cross and YGS standards. In partnership with Human Resources and Risk Management ensure YGS compliance with Aquatics Safety plan and training requirements for staff.
• Develops and implements strategies to raise funds to provide free access to Safety Around Water to communities that need it most.
• Provides support and association-level leadership to branch aquatic directors. Supports branch leadership in the assessment, evaluation, and coaching of branch aquatic staff.
• support for committees and task forces as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Code of Conduct for Applicants
All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.
Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization's abuse risk management standards.
Qualifications
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification.
• Certified Lifeguard with CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to various learning styles.
• Knowledge of water safety regulations and emergency protocols.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Demonstrate leadership and a commitment to promoting a culture of safety
• Must be at least 18 years of age
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Understanding of local and state regulations and experience working with regulatory agencies.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Cause Driven Leader Level: LEADER
Values
Strengthens the Y's culture by demonstrating the values of the Y - honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility - in every aspect of work. Inclusion
Models cultural competence and supports diversity, effectively working with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
Develop Self and Others
Demonstrates teamwork and personal accountability, seeking and providing feedback, coaching, and resources for development.
Quality Results
Takes the initiative and holds self and others accountable to meet or exceed quantitative and qualitative goals relating to people (employees and members), philanthropy, finance and volunteerism.
Change Capacity
Facilitates change, seeks opportunities in the change process, models adaptability, and leads transition in support of the Y's mission.
Inspire Others Promotes creativity, generates excitement, and rewards risk taking, while consistently demonstrating a high level of emotional maturity, maintaining a positive attitude and building strong relationships.
COMPETENCIES
1. Business Acumen.
2. Communication.
3. Critical Evaluation.
4. Relationship Management.
5. Ethical Practice.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a part time position and hours will vary depending on when the instructor is scheduled, approximately 10-25 hours per week. Classes are offered Sunday to Saturday throughout the day. Evening and weekend courses are offered. This is an in-person position, CAP trainings can be virtual.
TRAVEL
Instructors must have ability to travel to YGS branches to instruct courses.
The YMCA of Greater Seattle is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace; all job offers are contingent on results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify program.