Instructor Aquatics

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Littleton, CO

5d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructor Aquatics works as part of the Aquatics team to provide safe swim instruction and world-class customer service. The role helps create a welcoming environment at the YMCA and supports participants as they develop swimming skills, water safety, confidence, and a positive relationship with the water. Instructors are expected to demonstrate the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

The position is part-time at the Littleton YMCA in Littleton, Colorado. The schedule is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Instructors lead lessons for children and/or adults of varying skill levels and are in the water for 50–100% of class time.

The YMCA of Metro Denver describes its mission as elevating lives and rising together, grounded in the YMCA movement and a commitment to elevating its people, purpose, partnerships, and promise. Employees must follow the YMCA’s child abuse prevention and risk management policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Hold a Swim Lesson Certification.
• Complete Listen First within six months of hire or have an action plan in place.
• Obtain CPR/AED and First Aid within 30 days of hire.
• Have strong communication and listening skills.
• Be comfortable in the water and interested in teaching others.
• Be reliable, team-oriented, and positive.
• Be able to perform the position’s physical demands, including moving around the work environment and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 75 pounds, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Prior swim instruction experience; the posting also welcomes people who are just getting started.
• Willingness to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, with support available from the YMCA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pool safety during swim lessons and deliver instruction that gives participants the best opportunity to acquire skills appropriate to their level.
• Teach engaging swim lessons to children and/or adults of varying skill levels.
• Educate participants about pool rules and enforce those rules as needed.
• Provide a safe, inclusive, encouraging, and welcoming learning environment.
• Help participants build water safety skills and confidence.
• Keep current on CPR, First Aid, and other safety certification training.
• Immediately report accidents and incidents to a supervisor using the proper forms.
• Remain visible to members and work toward branch membership retention goals.
• Keep daily attendance records and complete level skill sheets.
• Communicate with participants and parents when classes are canceled or rescheduled.
• Support and understand the YMCA annual support campaign and its procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans.
• Demonstrate the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Comply with YMCA child abuse prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Free individual YMCA membership.
• Program discounts.
• Retirement contribution options, including a company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
• Paid time off for employees scheduled and working 20 or more hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed