Swim Instructor

YMCA of Greater San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a dedicated Swim Instructor to join its team. This role involves teaching swimming lessons in a supportive and positive environment, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all participants. The ideal candidate will possess essential lifesaving certifications and demonstrate strong communication skills to foster relationships with students and their families. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while promoting healthy living and social responsibility. If you have a passion for aquatics and a desire to inspire others, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Required certifications include CPR, AED, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen administration.
• Must maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons according to YMCA guidelines.
• Build effective relationships with students and parents.
• Maintain attendance and progress records.

Skills

Lifesaving Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Communication

Collaboration

Education

YMCA Swim Instructor Certification

Child Abuse Prevention Training

Job description

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This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Swim Instructor maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, providing leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swim classes.

Job Details

Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Swim Instructor maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, providing leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swim classes.

Our Culture

Our mission and values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming, open to all, and a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine, valuing you and embracing your individuality. We are hopeful, believing in your potential to make a difference. We are nurturing, supporting your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined, committed to making our community stronger, starting with you.

Essential Functions

• Instruct swimming lessons according to YMCA guidelines, with prepared lesson plans.
• Build effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; connect them with each other and the YMCA.
• Convey information on aquatics programs and schedules; refer students and parents to other programs as appropriate.
• Maintain records such as attendance and progress reports.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and safety procedures; complete incident and accident reports when necessary.
• Organize and store class equipment; report damaged equipment.
• Report to duty 10 minutes before shift; arrange substitutes if needed with proper notification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Leadership Competencies

• Collaboration
• Developing Self & Others

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16
• Required Certifications: YMCA approved basic lifesaving including CPR, AED, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen administration
• Current YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent
• Child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire
• Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
• Demonstrate swim instructor skills per YMCA standards

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands include working in indoor and outdoor aquatic environments, instructing and observing participants, lifting equipment and small children, hearing distress signals, visual acuity for observing all areas, responding to medical emergencies, sitting and standing for long periods, and holding breath underwater when necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Work is performed in aquatic environments.
• Must be able to instruct and observe proper stroke techniques.
• Physical ability to lift equipment and children.
• Alertness to detect distress and respond to emergencies.
• Visual acuity to monitor all zones.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Non-profit Organizations