Swim Instructor II

Swim Instructor II

Crossroads YMCA

Feel the Splash! Do you love teaching a lifesaving skill? Become a swim instructor! As a Swim Instructor you help students learn life‑saving skills, build relationships, gain confidence around water, in a fun and safe learning environment. Join our Y family to build a strong and safe community.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Aquatic Leadership, the Swim Instructor will maintain a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swim classes.

• Complete all necessary paperwork and record‑keeping in a timely manner (attendance, progress tracker, certification of achievements, accident reports).
• Be prepared and relationship‑ready by having all equipment set up before class time begins and putting it away after class ends; report any damaged equipment.
• Spend adequate time in the water to develop participants to their fullest potential and provide exceptional instruction.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude when sharing site space, including maintaining an appropriate voice level and using space appropriately to class needs and site provisions.
• Provide appropriate attention to class and participants and refrain from socializing with other personnel during class time.
• Assist in leading new or inexperienced staff in teaching by allowing them to follow your class structure and advising them on best practices.
• Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines and using prepared lesson plans.
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Attend all meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively with diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• 3+ months teaching and training in an aquatic environment.
• Minimum age 16 years.
• Current nationally recognized swim instructor certification; Y‑USA Swim Instructor certification preferred.
• Within 30 days of hire, complete all New Employee Orientation trainings.

• Know and model the Crossroads YMCA staff pledge to ensure participants have a legendary experience.
• Acquire and recommend members to participate in a variety of YMCA programs.
• Develop professional relationships that promote the building of small communities.
• Recommend participation in a variety of YMCA programs.
• Support our YMCA annual campaign by inviting members to participate.
• Build an environment in which valuing diversity and inclusion is encouraged.

• Ability to work accurately at a fast pace.
• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme humidity, dampness and heat.
• Must have a high level of alertness, concentration and initiative.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to lift 50 lb. and stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop or bend.