Swim Instructor

YMCA of Greater Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Louisville seeks a Swim Instructor to teach swimming to youth and adults, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. This entry-level part-time role focuses on fostering a positive atmosphere that emphasizes character development and community engagement. Ideal candidates will show a commitment to the YMCA mission, and those without prior experience will be trained.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 15.
• YMCA Youth Swim Lesson Instructor preferred, but training available.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming techniques and pool safety to youth and adults.
• Maintain a safe pool atmosphere and prevent accidents.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Alertness

Education

CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications (within 90 days)

Job description

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As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community.

As a key member of the Aquatics team, a Swim instructor teaches both youth and adults swimming techniques & pool safety, and is responsible for proactive communication and maintaining a safe pool atmosphere while preventing accidents. The main purpose of this position is to provide a positive role model for members and to create a character-developing atmosphere.

Essential Responsibilities

• Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
• Must be able to remain alert
• Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals
• Ability to teach with patience and caring attitude
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations
• Must be able to remain in water for long periods of time
• Responsible for scheduled classes/shifts & for following appropriate substitutes procedures
• Arrive 15 minutes prior to class start time to set up and greet participants
• Clean up all equipment and pool deck after classes have ended
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as required by the Aquatics’ Director
  
  

Position Requirements

• Minimum age of 15
• Team player with personal commitment to the YMCA Mission, Philosophy, & Character Development Values
• People centered, service oriented
• YMCA Youth Swim Lesson Instructor preferred, but we will train
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Previous lifeguard experience preferred, but we will train
• Must be able to swim and demonstrate strokes
• Obtain CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications (within 90 days of employment)
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain alert
• Work in a wet/humid environment and come into contact with chlorine
• Must be able to remain in the pool for extended periods of time
• Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals
• Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations
• Environment may include indoor and/or outdoor pool conditions
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Noise level-High
  
  

The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.

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