Swim Instructor

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Sumner (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Flexible scheduling

EAP

Wellness program

Education opportunities

Employee discount

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Swim Instructor in Sumner, WA. You will lead swimming lessons across skill levels, ensuring safety and progressive learning for youth and adults. Part-time work with flexible scheduling supports school activities.

Responsibilities include lesson planning, record keeping, parent communication, and participating in safety trainings. Relevant certifications or willingness to obtain them are preferred, with a strong commitment to inclusion.

Qualifications

• Six months or more of related experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks.
• Minimum of 15 years of age or older.
• Certifications preferred: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Basic First Aid; YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare class lesson plans with a progression of skills for all ages.
• Instruct swimming classes from beginner to advanced levels per YMCA guidelines.
• Maintain attendance and skill progression records; communicate with parents.
• Attend trainings and safety protocol sessions; uphold pool safety rules.

Skills

Diversity and inclusion

Youth engagement

Basic swimming skills

Background checks

CPR/AED/First Aid

Instruct swimming classes

Tools

Pool equipment

Job description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Swim Instructor to join our team.

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

As a Swim Instructor, you will provide direct leadership, prepared instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes. If hired, you will instruct beginning to advanced swimming and safety skills according to age group and class swim level.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare class lesson plans with a natural progression of appropriate skills for the abilities and ages of the classes.
• Safely instruct swimming lessons in basic and advanced stroke skills according to class swim level as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
• Complete accident and incident reports.
• Assist with keeping accurate records of lesson attendance and skill progression.
• Parent communication utilizing session report cards.
• Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
• Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
• Cleaning and sanitation protocols will be required of all staff.
• Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
• Know, understand, and consistently communicate and apply safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
• Attend monthly, quarterly and/or annual trainings courses as assigned.
• Attend and complete in-water training and drills as scheduled.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
• Complete accident, incident reports and rescue data sheets.
• Assist with keeping accurate records of lesson attendance, member usage charts, and safety inspections.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Participate in regular cleaning and sanitation protocols is required.
• Identify pool related hazards and perform cleaning and sanitation protocols.
• Staff are expected to adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the use of PPE.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• I have six months or more of related experience (preferred).
• I enjoy working with youth and diverse populations.
• I am able to demonstrate basic swimming skills.
• I love being in the water.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• Minimum of 15 years of age or older.
• Six months or more of related experience preferred.
• Previous experience working with youth preferably in a program setting and diverse populations.
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related aquatics and office equipment, and the ability to instruct participants in techniques.
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards. Experience preferred.
• Certifications preferred: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Basic First Aid certification. YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to sit for long periods of time.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly in the water.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently works in and around chlorinated water.
• Regularly swims, moves and trains in the pool.

Wage: $17.32 to $17.82 per hour, depending on qualifications

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: Gordon Family YMCA, Sumner, WA

Benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled