Swim Instructor

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sheridan County YMCA is seeking enthusiastic Swim Instructors to join our Aquatics team and help children build confidence and essential swimming skills in a safe, supportive, comfortable, and fun environment.

As a Swim Instructor, you will teach lessons, monitor progress, maintain a clean pool deck, and follow safety procedures while training class aides when needed. Training will be provided to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Be dependable, responsible, and comfortable working with children.
• Communicate positively with children and parents.
• Be willing to learn and participate in ongoing training.
• Be able to follow safety procedures and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Previous swim instruction experience is helpful; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming lessons following YMCA guidelines and prepared lesson plans.
• Help participants develop proper swimming and stroke techniques.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress.
• Create a positive, encouraging environment where children feel comfortable learning.
• Use creativity and problem-solving skills to help students overcome challenges.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized pool deck.
• Follow and enforce pool rules and emergency procedures.
• Train and supervise class aides when assigned.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents.

Skills

Dependability and responsibility

Positive communication

Willingness to learn

Safety and emergency procedures

Education

Alarm/Emergency Procedures training

CPR/First Aid training

Child Abuse Prevention training

Abuse risk management training

Job description

Do you love the water and enjoy helping kids learn new skills? The Sheridan County YMCA is looking for enthusiastic, responsible Swim Instructors to join our Aquatics team!

As a Swim Instructor, you'll help children develop confidence and essential swimming skills in a safe, supportive, comfortable, and fun environment. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building relationships with children and families in our community.

What You'll Do

• Teach swimming lessons following YMCA guidelines and prepared lesson plans

• Help participants develop proper swimming and stroke techniques

• Monitor and evaluate student progress

• Create a positive, encouraging environment where children feel comfortable learning

• Use creativity and problem-solving skills to help students overcome challenges

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized pool deck

• Follow and enforce pool rules and emergency procedures

• Set up and put away class equipment and report damaged equipment

• Train and supervise class aides when assigned

• Communicate effectively with students and parents

• Build authentic relationships with families and connect them with other YMCA programs and opportunities

What We're Looking For

You must:

• Be dependable, responsible, and comfortable working with children

• Be able to communicate positively with children and parents

• Be willing to learn and participate in ongoing training

• Be able to follow safety procedures and respond appropriately in emergency situations

Training Requirements:

• Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter

• CPR, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention training within 90 days of hire and every two years thereafter

• Required abuse risk management and high-risk activity training

Previous swim instruction experience is helpful, but we are happy to train the right candidate.

Why Work at the Y?

At the Sheridan County YMCA, you're not just taking a job-you're helping strengthen our community.

Our team members help advance the Y's mission through:

Advancing Our Mission & Cause
Building Relationships
Leading Operations
Developing & Inspiring People

You'll be part of a team dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility while gaining valuable experience working with children and families.

The Physical Side

This position involves actively leading swim classes and requires the ability to walk, stand, bend, reach, lift, and perform other physical activities associated with teaching and supervising children in an aquatic environment.

Ready to Make a Splash?

If you're energetic, dependable, love working with kids, and want to help children become more confident in the water, we'd love to have you on our team!

The Sheridan County YMCA is an equal opportunity employer.