Swim Instructor

YMCA of Southwest Florida; Venice Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Southwest Florida seeks a Swim Instructor to teach private or group lessons to all ages at the Venice Pool. This role focuses on delivering YMCA-standard instruction while ensuring participant safety and high customer service standards.

Responsibilities include accurate reporting, attending trainings, and upholding safety protocols. Tentative start date is January 1, 2027, with related schedule commitments and staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in swimming strokes and ability to demonstrate in group or individual sessions.
• Complete required safety trainings and maintain professional appearance and customer service.
• Meet Association background screening policies and YMCA safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and evaluate swim lesson participants.
• Ensure safety of participants during classes and respond to emergencies.
• Keep accurate attendance, report cards, and skills sheets on time.

Skills

Instruct swim lessons

Safety awareness

Communication with parents

Education

CPR for the Professional Rescuer/First Aid/AED

WSI or YMCA Swim Instructor certification

Blood Borne Pathogens training

Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training

Job description

Description

Our Venice Pool is currently closed for maintenance, this position will tentatively have a start date of January 1, 2027

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Aquatics Coordinator/Director and in accordance with the policies of the YMCA of Southwest Florida, the Swim Instructor provides swim lessons/ private or group to children and adults of all levels and abilities based on YMCA standards and program requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The swim instructor is responsible for instructing all swim lesson participants
• This position is also responsible for the safety of the participant in their own class
• Work hours as scheduled which includes beginning and ending class on time; remaining after class to answer participant and/or parent questions as needed and clean up supplies.
• Instructs and evaluates students participating in swim lessons
• Submits completed report cards, skills sheets and attendance information on time
• Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled
• Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• All other duties as assigned and appropriate
• Attend regularly scheduled, mandatory staff meetings.
• Utilize time clock and monitor timesheet. Bring any corrections to supervisor within a timely manner
• Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successfully meet the Association’s policies on background screening
• Proficiency of swimming strokes and the ability to instruct and demonstrate in a group or individual session.
• Ability to perform life saving techniques if necessary
• Ability to forge mutually respectful partnerships with persons served
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Must be a self starter, with high energy and a positive attitude
• Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy
• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques
• Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer/ First Aid/AED Certifications
• WSI and/or YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent.
• Completion of the YMCA’s Blood Borne Pathogen’s training annually
• Completion of the YMCA’s Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training annually
• Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
• Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor