Swim Instructor - Part Time | Flexible Hours + Paid Sick Time

YMCA; Spokane, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership (<19 hours/week)

Paid sick time

Flexible schedules

Retirement plan

Job summary

YMCA of the Inland Northwest is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor at the Central Branch in Spokane, WA. The role teaches swim lessons in line with YMCA policies and supports youth development, healthy living, and community well-being.

The instructor plans lessons, monitors progress, enforces safety, and manages up to ten participants. Training, staff meetings, and flexible scheduling are provided as part of a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups.
• Completion of YMCA required training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach swim instruction to participants, offering activities by swimmer level.
• Maintain equipment inventory by storing and issuing swim gear.
• Evaluate abilities and adapt movements to accommodate participants.
• Explain and enforce safety rules for the aquatic facility.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to participants and families.
• Track attendance for group lessons (up to ten participants).
• Follow safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Diversity

Relationship-building

YMCA training on hire

Education

YMCA training required

Job description

YMCA of the Inland Northwest is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor at the Central Branch in Spokane, WA. The role teaches swim lessons in line with YMCA policies and supports youth development, healthy living, and community well-being.

The instructor plans lessons, monitors progress, enforces safety, and manages up to ten participants. Training, staff meetings, and flexible scheduling are provided as part of a mission-driven organization.