Engaging Swim Lesson Instructor & Safety Coach

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is seeking a Swim Lesson Instructor responsible for delivering YMCA swim lessons and maintaining a safe, supportive pool environment. You will manage rosters, monitor attendance, and assess student progress while following emergency procedures and YMCA policies.

The ideal candidate holds YMCA or ARC water safety instructor certification, is 16+ years old, and has prior experience teaching swim lessons or coaching aquatic programs.

Qualifications

• Mandatory certifications include American Safety & Health Institute or American Red Cross or American Heart Association BLS for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
• YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification or ARC Water Safety Instructor is required.
• Experience instructing swim lessons or coaching aquatic programs is preferred.
• Minimum age of 16 is required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swim lessons using YMCA program and create a welcoming environment for students.
• Maintain class rosters, track attendance and assess progress; issue certificates as needed.
• Ensure safety of all participants and enforce pool policies and emergency procedures.
• Prepare session plans; communicate placement and progress with director and parents.
• Attend trainings and uphold YMCA safety, supervision and risk-management policies.

Skills

Swim instruction

Safety supervision

Communication

Calm under pressure

Progress assessment

Education

YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification

ARC Water Safety Instructor

First Aid/CPR/AED

Job description

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is seeking a Swim Lesson Instructor responsible for delivering YMCA swim lessons and maintaining a safe, supportive pool environment. You will manage rosters, monitor attendance, and assess student progress while following emergency procedures and YMCA policies.

The ideal candidate holds YMCA or ARC water safety instructor certification, is 16+ years old, and has prior experience teaching swim lessons or coaching aquatic programs.