Part-Time Swim Instructor: Teach Kids Safe Water Skills

Ultipro; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pleasant Hill Y, part of the YMCA of the East Bay, is hiring part-time swim instructors to teach children water safety and swimming skills at the Pleasant Hill location. No certifications are required; we will train you.

You must demonstrate swimming ability and tread water (Y4/ARC Level 4). We seek energetic, reliable staff for 5-25 hours/week with Spring/Summer 2026 availability, including Mon/Wed afternoons, Tue/Thu afternoons, and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Basic First Aid certifications (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
• Ability to demonstrate swim instructor skills to YMCA standards
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons using age-appropriate methods in accordance with YMCA curriculum
• Build effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; help them connect with each other and the YMCA
• Convey information on aquatics programs and schedules and refer students and parents to other programs as appropriate
• Maintain accurate and timely records as required
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures; complete incident and accident reports as necessary
• Organize and store needed class equipment
• Support special events, assist in other areas, and perform other duties as required
• Train and supervise class aides as assigned
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Skills

Swim instruction skills

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Youth communication

Reliability and energy

Education

CPR for the Professional Rescuer (certified)

AED Certification

Basic First Aid certification

YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent

At least 16 years of age

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Pleasant Hill Y, part of the YMCA of the East Bay, is hiring part-time swim instructors to teach children water safety and swimming skills at the Pleasant Hill location. No certifications are required; we will train you.

You must demonstrate swimming ability and tread water (Y4/ARC Level 4). We seek energetic, reliable staff for 5-25 hours/week with Spring/Summer 2026 availability, including Mon/Wed afternoons, Tue/Thu afternoons, and Saturdays.