Swim Instructor at Ashland Area YMCA

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ashland Area YMCA in Ashland, KY is seeking a motivated swim instructor to join our aquatics team of 20+ staff. You will teach lessons to children and adults, create a safe and encouraging learning environment, and help swimmers progress with planned sessions.

Ideal candidates are dependable, punctual, and professional, with strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to lead engaging lessons, and willingness to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Must obtain and maintain current lifeguard certification.
• Ability to demonstrate and teach proper swimming techniques.
• Must attend all required aquatics training and mandatory monthly drills.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to safety concerns and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming lessons to children and adults of various ages and skill levels.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and encouraging learning environment.
• Plan and organize lessons to help swimmers develop their skills and confidence.
• Use positive reinforcement and encouragement to help swimmers succeed.
• Follow YMCA swim lesson guidelines and established teaching methods.
• Communicate with parents about swimmer progress before and after lessons.
• Maintain a clean and organized teaching environment.
• Recognize and report safety concerns, maintenance issues, or unusual situations to the Aquatics Director.
• Follow all YMCA policies and child safety procedures.
• Work alongside other instructors and aquatics staff to provide quality swim programming.

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Professionalism

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Lesson planning

Student engagement

Education

Lifeguard certification (current)

Job description

The Ashland Area YMCA in Ashland, KY is looking for a motivated and dependable swim instructor to join our team of 20! We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children and adults, has a passion for swimming, and wants to help others build confidence and develop their swimming skills.

Located at 3232 Megan Neyer Way, we are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, responsible, organized, and committed to providing a positive experience for our swimmers.

What You'll Do

• Teach swimming lessons to children and adults of various ages and skill levels.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and encouraging learning environment.
• Plan and organize lessons to help swimmers develop their skills and confidence.
• Use positive reinforcement and encouragement to help swimmers succeed.
• Follow YMCA swim lesson guidelines and established teaching methods.
• Communicate with parents about swimmer progress before and after lessons.
• Maintain a clean and organized teaching environment.
• Recognize and report safety concerns, maintenance issues, or unusual situations to the Aquatics Director.
• Follow all YMCA policies and child safety procedures.
• Work alongside other instructors and aquatics staff to provide quality swim programming.

What We're Looking For

• Dependable, punctual, and professional individuals.
• Enjoys working with children and adults.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of swimming strokes, techniques, and different swimming skill levels.
• Ability to plan and lead organized, engaging swim lessons.
• Willingness to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Must obtain and maintain current lifeguard certification.
• Ability to demonstrate and teach proper swimming techniques.
• Must attend all required aquatics training and mandatory monthly drills.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to safety concerns and emergencies.

Join Our Team!

If you enjoy helping others learn, have a passion for swimming, and want to make a positive impact in our community, we would love to hear from you!

We look forward to reviewing your application!