Lead Swim Instructor — Build Futures in Aquatics (40h)

YMCA of Greater San Francisco; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Swim Instructor at YMCA of Greater San Francisco oversees swim staff during group lessons, ensuring safety and cleanliness of the aquatic environment, maintaining pool operations, and coordinating trainings while tracking certifications.

A positive, professional attitude and the ability to collaborate with members, staff and volunteers are essential. Strong aquatics knowledge and the ability to communicate the YMCA aquatics philosophy are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in teaching swim lessons.
• YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification (YSLI).
• YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer Certification (YSLIT).
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPRO).
• American Red Cross First Aid certification.
• American Red Cross Emergency Oxygen Administration certification.
• YMCA Lifeguard Supervisor certification.
• Availability to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week including 20 hours frontline and 20 hours administrative.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons from the water, demonstrating basic skills to novices.
• Ensure lessons meet YMCA standards for quality and consistency.
• Provide excellent service to participants and engage members.
• Use active listening and motivational interviewing for concerns and conflict.
• Promote YMCA Aquatics programming and encourage participation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification (YSLI)

YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer Certification (YSLIT)

American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPRO)

American Red Cross First Aid

American Red Cross Emergency Oxygen Administration

YMCA Lifeguard Supervisor

Job description

The Lead Swim Instructor at YMCA of Greater San Francisco oversees swim staff during group lessons, ensuring safety and cleanliness of the aquatic environment, maintaining pool operations, and coordinating trainings while tracking certifications.

A positive, professional attitude and the ability to collaborate with members, staff and volunteers are essential. Strong aquatics knowledge and the ability to communicate the YMCA aquatics philosophy are required.