Swim Instructor

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties • Puyallup, WA

10d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Swim Instructor provides direct leadership, prepared instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes. The instructor teaches beginning through advanced swimming and safety skills according to students’ age groups and assigned class swim levels, following YMCA guidelines.

This part-time position is based at the Mel Korum Family YMCA in Puyallup, Washington, and offers up to 25 hours per week. The posted wage is $17.32–$19.45 per hour; compensation depends on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Requirements

• Be at least 15 years old.
• Be able to demonstrate basic swimming skills.
• Be comfortable and enthusiastic working in and around water.
• Have experience working with youth and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Pass background and reference checks, conducted in accordance with the Washington State Fair Chance Act.
• Value and promote diversity and contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Be able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on the first day, as well as other required online and in-person training.

Nice To Haves

• Six months or more of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare class lesson plans that progress naturally through appropriate skills for students’ abilities and ages.
• Safely teach basic and advanced swimming stroke skills according to assigned class swim levels and YMCA guidelines.
• Complete accident and incident reports.
• Help maintain accurate lesson attendance and skill-progression records.
• Communicate with parents using session report cards.

Benefits

• Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership.
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities.
• Paid sick leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), digital mental health counseling platform, wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center.
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities.
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services, and merchandise.
• For part-time employees working more than 20 hours per week: access to voluntary HealthiestYou by Teladoc virtual general medical care, Willamette Dental Plan, and VSP Vision Plan.

What This Job Offers

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