Swim Instructor

Ymca-of-Southwest-Florid; Venice Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Southwest Florida seeks a Swim Instructor for the Venice location. The role involves delivering private or group swim lessons to children and adults, aligning with YMCA standards.

You will ensure safety, demonstrate strokes, and manage class time effectively while engaging with parents and participants. Required certifications include CPR/First Aid/AED and YMCA or equivalent Swim Instructor credentials; background screening is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in swimming strokes and ability to demonstrate in group or individual sessions.
• Must be able to perform lifesaving techniques if necessary.
• Strong time-management and punctuality required.
• Capable of maintaining confidentiality and professional appearance.
• Adhere to safety policies and cleaning protocols as directed by YMCA.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swim lessons for participants of all ages and levels.
• Ensures participant safety during class and responds to emergencies.
• Schedules classes, answers questions after class, and prepares reports as needed.
• Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions.
• Upholds YMCA safety policies and customer service standards.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Swim instruction

Lifesaving techniques

Time management

Customer service

Tools

CPR/First Aid/AED certifications

WSI/YMCA Swim Instructor certification

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