Adaptive Aquatics Instructors

Laxymca; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Adult Y membership

Discount on Y programs

403(b) Retirement account

12% Retirement after 2 years and 1,000

Job summary

The YMCA of the La Crosse Area is seeking an Adapted Aquatics Instructor to support our community in creating a more inclusive environment. This part-time role offers weekend shifts (4-5 hours) and opportunities to work with youth and adults in our adapted program at Dahl, Houser and Bigley locations.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior modification as needed, enforcing safety regulations, applying relevant policies, and setting up and taking down equipment. First Aid/CPR is preferred.

Qualifications

• Good social and communication skills with youth and adults.
• First Aid and CPR certifications preferred.
• WSI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing behavior modification as needed.
• Enforcing safety regulations.
• Applying appropriate policies and procedures.
• Setting up and taking down equipment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

First Aid and CPR Certification

WSI Certification (preferred)

Tools

WSI (Water Safety Instructor)

Job description

La Crosse, United States | Posted on 07/07/2026

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• State/Province Wisconsin
• Country United States

About Us

The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Working locally, we focus on supporting young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.

Job Description

Join ourAdapted program as an Adapted Aquatics Instructor and becomepart of an organization that supports our community inbecoming a more inclusive society for all! The part-timeposition is available at Dahl, Houser and Bigley.

ShiftDetails: This position ispart-time 4-5 hours. All shifts are on the weekend.

Responsibilities:

• Providing behaviormodification as needed
• Enforcing safetyregulations
• Applyingappropriate policies and procedures
• Settingup and taking down equipment

Requirements

• Goodsocial and communication skills working withyouth and adults
• YMCASwim Instructor or American Red Cross W.S.I(preferred, not required)
• FirstAid and CPR Certifications (preferred, notrequired)
• Swimteam, swim instructor, OR lifeguard experience preferred
• Ability to lift upto 50lbs
• FREE A dultY membership (+ discount on FamilyMembership)
  
• 50% D iscount on Yprograms
  
• 403(b) R etirement account
  
• 12% R etirement after 2 years and 1,000 hours peryear