Swim Instructor — Pleasant Hill Y

Ultipro; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pleasant Hill Y, part of the YMCA of the East Bay, is hiring part-time swim instructors to teach children water safety and swimming skills at the Pleasant Hill location. No certifications are required; we will train you.

You must demonstrate swimming ability and tread water (Y4/ARC Level 4). We seek energetic, reliable staff for 5-25 hours/week with Spring/Summer 2026 availability, including Mon/Wed afternoons, Tue/Thu afternoons, and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Basic First Aid certifications (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
• Ability to demonstrate swim instructor skills to YMCA standards
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons using age-appropriate methods in accordance with YMCA curriculum
• Build effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; help them connect with each other and the YMCA
• Convey information on aquatics programs and schedules and refer students and parents to other programs as appropriate
• Maintain accurate and timely records as required
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures; complete incident and accident reports as necessary
• Organize and store needed class equipment
• Support special events, assist in other areas, and perform other duties as required
• Train and supervise class aides as assigned
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Skills

Swim instruction skills

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Youth communication

Reliability and energy

Education

CPR for the Professional Rescuer (certified)

AED Certification

Basic First Aid certification

YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent

At least 16 years of age

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Pleasant Hill Y
350 Civic Dr
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, USA

Description

Love swimming? Like working with kids?

Come be a swim instructor at the Pleasant Hill Y and teach children how to be safe in, on, and around the water!

NO CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED.We will train you.However, you must be able to demonstrate an ability to swim in shallow and deep water, and tread water (Y4: Fish or ARC Level 4 Swimming Level).

We are currently hiring part-time swim instructors. We are looking for adaptable, reliable, energetic individuals who can work 5-25 hours/week in a fast-paced, diverse environment.

We are currently looking for swim instructor applicants with Spring/Summer 2026 availability eitherMon/Wed afternoons (4:00-7pm), T/TH afternoons (4:00-7pm), and/or Saturdays (9:45am-1:45pm).

We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced aquatics staff to provide our members with a safe, clean, fun and therapeutic aquatic environment. We believe that swimming is an essential skill for all ages and staff provide essential support for children and adults to achieve their personal goals.

POSITION SUMMARY: These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals, Policies and Mission of the YMCA of the East Bay. Provide direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes. Promote safety, self-confidence, a healthy lifestyle and member involvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Instruct swimming lessons using age appropriate methods in accordance with YMCA curriculum.
• Build effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; help them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourage parent involvement and identify potential volunteers.
• Convey information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
• Maintain accurate and timely records as required.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organize and put away needed class equipment.
• Support special events, assist in other areas, and perform other duties as required.
• Train and supervise class aides as assigned.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification (or able to obtain within 90 days of hire)
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent
• At least 16 years of age
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and other computer programs necessary to perform the duties of the job

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