Overview

A Y Swim Lesson Instructor teaches quality lessons to participants concentrating on the Y’s five areas of growth; personal safety, stroke development, water safety and rescue, personal growth, water sports and games.

FREE YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Training$150 Hiring Bonus

Become a Swim Lesson Instructor AND Lifeguard, earn $15/hr! Let us know in your application/interview if you are interested in both positions. No prior experience required.

Other YMCA employment benefits: 

• Ongoing training and recertification
• Free YMCA membership to all YMCA centers
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunities for career advancement

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall YMCA mission of healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. 
• Enforce all posted rules and any other rules that are required to ensure the safety of all participants.
• Teach swim lessons to participants at appropriate age levels, per national guidelines of course levels and ratios.
• Plan lessons for classes, be well prepared for lesson.
• Responsible for set up and tear down of lessons (includes all utilized equipment).
• Take attendance at all classes.
• Responsible for updating all areas and certifications through the YMCA training certification program as needed for position.
• Responsible to assist in the cleanliness of the pool and reporting any maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• American Safety and Health Institute certifications (FREE training available)
• Current First Aid.
• Current CPRPro (includes AED).
• Current Emergency Oxygen.
• YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor training (FREE training available)
• Must be able to relate and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.