Swim Instructor – Lead Safe, Fun Lessons for All Ages

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is seeking dedicated aquatics staff to supervise and teach swim classes, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all swimmers. Training is provided, and the role supports youth and community participation in YMCA swim programs.

The position emphasizes safety, instructional planning, and positive engagement with participants, with responsibilities across various pool locations and levels of instruction.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid (training provided by the Y if needed).
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Proficient and demonstration quality swimming skills and safety skills.
• Must have personal characteristics aligned with YMCA values: caring, honesty, respect, responsibility.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of ages.

Responsibilities

• Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations to assure swimmer safety.
• Move with use of arms and legs and use aquatic equipment for rescues as needed.
• Maintain a positive, respectful atmosphere and promote YMCA mission.
• Lead instructional classes in line with YMCA Swim Lesson objectives.
• Prepare and teach classes using lesson and session plans.
• Document class attendance and skill completion; keep records current.
• Notify Aquatic Coordinator if unable to attend and arrange a substitute.
• Be in the water at least 50% of class time for upper levels and 100% for lower levels.
• Be on deck 5–10 minutes prior to class and have equipment ready.
• Attend swimming instructor staff meetings.
• Evaluate participants and distribute progress reports and certificates.
• Ensure safety and fun atmosphere of the swim class.
• Attend Blood Borne Pathogen and Child Abuse Prevention training.
• Keep certifications current.
• Develop relationships with members, donors and volunteers.

Skills

Lifeguarding

First Aid

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Age 16+

Job description

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is seeking dedicated aquatics staff to supervise and teach swim classes, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all swimmers. Training is provided, and the role supports youth and community participation in YMCA swim programs.

The position emphasizes safety, instructional planning, and positive engagement with participants, with responsibilities across various pool locations and levels of instruction.