Swim Instructor

Benefits

• If you get Y lifeguard certified with us, we will reimburse you upon hire!
• FREE Y Membership
• FREE Workout Classes and FREE Pool Access
• Work with Your Friends – We’re currently offering a referral bonus of $250!
• Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• College scholarships available
• Build your resume
• Community involvement

• Ensure the safety of all program participants
• Follow the YUSA Swim Lesson curriculum
• Recognize and correct improper strokes or skills using positive feedback
• Communicate effectively with students and families in a patient, friendly manner
• Show you are a positive role model
• Must be 16 or older
• No certification necessary! We will pay to certify you within 6 months of hire!
• Must be comfortable and confident in the water
• Must have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
• Must have ability to observe participant activities adequately, to enforce safety regulations and to apply appropriate policies and procedures

The YMCA requires all staff to share responsibility for preventing child abuse by upholding professional boundaries, completing mandatory Praesidium training, and reporting concerns. All candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.

Note:

All Aquatics employees are eligible for random drug screen testing.