Swim Instructor

YMCA of Collier County | Naples; Marco Island (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Collier County | Naples is seeking a Swim Instructor to teach and lead swimming lessons, ensuring safety and positive participation for all ages. The role involves maintaining equipment, submitting records, and engaging with members and families in a supportive, inclusive environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate water-skills expertise, strong communication, and the ability to meet diverse health and ability needs while adhering to YMCA policies.

Qualifications

• Professional swimming instruction and safety awareness.
• Ability to interact effectively with children and families.
• Ability to pass the deep-water swim test.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and evaluate students participating in swimming lessons.
• Responsible for the safety of participants in his/her own class.
• Begin and end class on time, remain after class to answer participant and/or parent questions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organize swim lesson equipment.
• Submit completed skill sheets, certificates, and attendance information on time.
• Maintains effective relationships with members, participants, and other staff.
• Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times.

Job description

Position Summary

The Swim Instructor position supports the work of the YMCA of Collier County, Inc., a leading not‑for‑profit organization committed to strengthening the communities in Collier County through its core focus areas of Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. The swim instructor must demonstrate competency to teach and lead specific skills and activities in the water. In addition, the Swim Instructor effectively builds community and modifies as needed to meet varied health, ability, and cultural needs. Swim instructors must create a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Position Summary

The Swim Instructor position supports the work of the YMCA of Collier County, Inc., a leading not‑for‑profit organization committed to strengthening the communities in Collier County through its core focus areas of Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. The swim instructor must demonstrate competency to teach and lead specific skills and activities in the water. In addition, the Swim Instructor effectively builds community and modifies as needed to meet varied health, ability, and cultural needs. Swim instructors must create a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Instruct and evaluate students participating in swimming lessons.
• Responsible for the safety of participants in his/her own class.
• Begin and end class on time, remain after class to answer participant and/or parent questions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organize swim lesson equipment.
• Submit completed skill sheets, certificates, and attendance information on time.
• Maintains effective relationships with members, participants, and other staff.
• Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 years old
• Ability to pass the deep‑water swim test.
• Ability to work independently and possess energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to positively interact with the general public and to communicate well with children of all ages.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or willing to obtain WSI certification.
• Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate skills in swim lessons.
• Understand use of swim lesson equipment (kick boards/bars, diving sticks, etc.)
• Previous swimming/instructing experience preferred.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Must be able to meet the Association’s background screening requirements.