Swim Coach

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free individual membership

Program discounts

Retirement contribution 10%

Employee Assistance Program

Paid sick leave accrual

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Denver at Duncan YMCA in Arvada, CO is seeking an energetic Swim Coach/Instructor for part-time afternoons and evenings. Deliver engaging swim lessons, promote water safety, and support swimmers of all levels in a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities include teaching skills, building confidence, ensuring safety, and reflecting YMCA values. Join a team that makes a real difference in the community and dedicate yourself to helping others reach their goals.

Qualifications

• Age 21 or older required.
• Swim Lesson Certification required.
• Listen First within 6 months of hire or action plan in place.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Strong communication and listening skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pool safety during lessons and ensure students acquire skills at their level.
• Educate participants on pool rules and enforce them as required.
• Remain current on CPR, First Aid and safety certifications.
• Report accidents/incidents to supervisor using proper forms.
• Be visible to members and support branch membership goals.
• Keep daily attendance and level Skill Sheets up to date.
• Be in the water 50-100% of class time.
• Communicate class cancellations or reschedules to participants/parents.
• Be knowledgeable of YMCA campaigns, policies, and safety procedures.

Skills

Age 21+

Swim Lesson Certification

Listen First

CPR/AED & First Aid

Strong communication

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Duncan YMCA - Arvada, CO 80004, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $21.50 - $25.00 Hourly, SCHEDULE

• Part-time
• Afternoons, evenings, and/or weekends
• Flexible scheduling based on availability and class demand

Make Waves. Get Paid. Have Fun. Love the water? Love helping people crush their goals? This might be your perfect poolside gig!

The YMCA of Metropolitan Denver is looking for an energetic Swim Coach/Instructor who can bring encouragement, enthusiasm, and a little splash of fun to every lesson.

You’ll help swimmers build confidence, improve their skills, master new strokes, and celebrate those awesome “I DID IT!” moments — from first-time swimmers to those ready to take their abilities to the next level.

No boring desk. No two days exactly alike. Just you, the pool, a great Y team, and the chance to make a real difference.

• Teach skills that last a lifetime
• Help swimmers grow stronger and more confident
• Bring the encouragement — we’ll bring the pool
• Be part of a team that puts people and community first
• Have fun while doing work that matters

If the pool is your happy place, we want to meet you!

POSITION SUMMARY

Instructor Aquatics, working as part of the Aquatics team, will deliver world-class customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. The individual will be responsible for providing a safe swim instruction for participants. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.

OUR PATH

For 150 years, the YMCA of Metro Denver has been more than a place - it is a movement that lifts spirit, mind and body for all. Our direction is clear: Elevate Lives and Rise Together. Grounded by our mission and strengthened by the global YMCA movement we will elevate our people, purpose, partnerships and promise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Always maintain pool safety during swimming lessons; deliver lessons that provide students the best opportunity to acquire skills for their level
• Educate participants on pool rules and enforce rules as required
• Remain current on all CPR, First Aid and other safety certification training
• Report all accidents and incidents to your supervisor immediately using proper forms
• Be visible to members at all times-work towards branch membership retention goals
• Keep daily attendance records and complete level skill sheets
• Be in the water 50-100% of class time
• Communicate with all participants/parents if class is being cancelled and/or rescheduled
• Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA annual support campaign, and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Clear Communication
• Customer Service
• Inclusion
• Safety
• Active Listening

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands described here are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit, reach and must be able to move around the work environment
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and focus
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

YMCA CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & RISK MANAGEMENT

The YMCA is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and vulnerable individuals. As part of our commitment to child abuse prevention and Praesidium accreditation standards, all employees are required to comply with YMCA abuse prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Swim Lesson Certification
• Listen First within 6 months of hire or an action plan in place
• CPR/AED and First Aid within 30 days of hire
• Strong communication and listening skills are required

BENEFITS

• Free individual membership
• Program discounts
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20+ per week