Swim Instructor
About The Position
As a key member of the Aquatics team, the Swim Instructor teaches youth and adults swimming techniques and pool safety. The role includes proactive communication and maintaining a safe pool atmosphere while preventing accidents. Its main purpose is to serve as a positive role model for members and create a character-developing atmosphere. The instructor is responsible for scheduled classes and shifts, following substitute procedures, arriving 15 minutes before class to set up and greet participants, cleaning equipment and the pool deck after classes, and attending required staff meetings and trainings. The role requires working in a wet, humid environment and may involve indoor and/or outdoor pool conditions.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 15.
- Team player with a personal commitment to the YMCA mission, philosophy, and character development values.
- People-centered and service-oriented.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to swim and demonstrate strokes.
- Obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certifications within 90 days of employment.
- Ability to remain alert, hear noises and distinguish distress signals, and continuously scan pool areas with clear vision.
- Ability to communicate verbally and project the voice across distances in normal and loud situations.
- Ability to remain in the pool for extended periods.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- YMCA Youth Swim Lesson Instructor experience is preferred; training will be provided.
- Previous lifeguard experience is preferred; training will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Teach youth and adults swimming techniques and pool safety.
- Communicate proactively and maintain a safe pool atmosphere while preventing accidents.
- Serve as a positive role model and create a character-developing atmosphere.
- Uphold the YMCA mission and demonstrate a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
- Remain alert and scan pool areas, listening for and distinguishing distress signals.
- Teach with patience and a caring attitude; communicate verbally and project the voice across distances in normal and loud situations.
- Remain in the water for extended periods.
- Be responsible for scheduled classes and shifts and follow appropriate substitute procedures.
- Arrive 15 minutes before class to set up and greet participants.
- Clean up equipment and the pool deck after classes.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by the Aquatics Director.
- Perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
