Swim Instructor

YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties • Puyallup, WA

9d • 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 water-safety skills according to students’ age groups and class swim levels, following YMCA guidelines. This is a part-time position at the Mel Korum Family YMCA in Puyallup, Washington, for up to 25 hours per week. The posted wage is $17.32 to $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.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing post-offer requirements, which may include age verification, reference checks, and state and national background checks. Inquiries and checks are conducted only after a conditional offer is made. The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Be at least 15 years of age.
• Be able to demonstrate basic swimming skills.
• Be comfortable and enthusiastic about working in and around water.
• Have experience working with youth and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Pass background and reference checks in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act and applicable post-offer requirements.
• Be committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Be able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on the first day and other online and in-person training as required.

Nice To Haves

• Six months or more of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare class lesson plans with a natural progression of appropriate skills for the abilities and ages of the classes.
• Safely instruct swimming lessons in basic and advanced stroke skills according to class swim level and YMCA guidelines.
• Complete accident and incident reports.
• Assist with keeping accurate records of lesson attendance and skill progression.
• 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.
• Part-time employees working more than 20 hours per week are eligible for voluntary options including HealthiestYou by Teladoc, a Willamette Dental Plan, and a VSP Vision Plan.

What This Job Offers

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