Summer Swim Instructor

## Description

Teach swimming, build confidence, and promote water safety in a positive, inclusive environment. Help our community stay active while making a real difference in the lives of swimmers of all ages.

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**Job Description**

• Plan and lead swim lessons using YMCA curriculum and safety standards
• Teach swimming techniques and water safety skills to all ages and abilities
• Provide clear instruction, demonstrations, and constructive feedback
• Monitor participants to ensure a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment
• Track swimmer progress, attendance, and complete reports
• Communicate effectively with participants, parents/guardians, and supervisors
• Attend all scheduled classes; arrange substitutes and lesson plans if absent
• Set up and store class equipment, and maintain pool deck cleanliness and safety
• Attend required trainings, staff meetings, and in-service safety drills
• Model and promote YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility

## Qualifications

• Minimum age: 14
• Strong swimming ability; able to demonstrate all six swim strokes
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications
• Ability to remain in water for extended periods and assist swimmers of all ages and abilities
• Physical stamina for multiple classes per day; mobility to bend, kneel, and move around the pool deck
• Calm and effective response in emergency situations
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Reliability, responsibility, and maturity
• Commitment to YMCA mission and core values

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• **Dress & Physical Expectations**

• One-piece swimsuit (female) or swim trunks (male), clean and modest
• Bare feet only in pool entry/exit areas
• Comfortable working in humid indoor or outdoor pool environments
• Compliance with ADA accommodations as needed