Swim Instructor - Sacramento

YMCA of Superior California; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement benefits

Employee Assistance Program

CPR/First Aid Certification provided

Facility access to YMCA facilities

Paid time off for part-time and full‑t

Training and staff development

Job summary

YMCA of Superior California is seeking a dedicated swim instructor to lead individual and group lessons for diverse community members. You will plan lessons, motivate participants, and promote program involvement while maintaining records and adhering to safety procedures.

The role requires active CPR/First Aid, YMCA Swim Instructor certification, and readiness to work with youth and adults in a supportive environment. This is a hands-on position within our aquatics program.

Qualifications

• Must hold active CPR and first aid certifications or be able to obtain them upon hire.
• Demonstrate swim instructor skills per YMCA standards.
• Must be at least 15 years old.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swim lessons per YMCA guidelines with prepared lesson plans.
• Build positive relationships and provide motivation and guidance.
• Encourage involvement and identify potential volunteers.
• Share aquatics program information and schedules with participants.
• Maintain attendance and progress records as required.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Work with risk-management staff to ensure safety.
• Follow YMCA policies, safety procedures and incident reporting.
• Organize and report damaged equipment; assist with class setup.
• Model high-quality lesson delivery for trainees.
• Meet other expectations set by supervision.

Skills

Swim instruction skills

Youth engagement

Education

American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid

YMCA Swim Instructor certification

At least 15 years of age

Job description

Overview

Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in individual and group swim lessons. Instructs diverse community members, including people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swim lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Develops positive relationships with members and participants and provides motivational support and guidance.
• Encourages member and parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Communicates information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers members and participants to other programs.
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).
• Attends all required staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Works alongside risk‑management staff to ensure safety of lesson and program participants.
• Follows and advocates all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Works alongside trainees to demonstrate high‑quality lesson delivery as assigned by management.
• Meets all other expectations and employee requirements as assigned by your supervisor.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader): Values- accepts and demonstrates the Y’s ValuesCommunity-demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.Inclusion-works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.Relationship-builds rapport and relates well to others.

Qualifications

• Active American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification (available upon hire)
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills and competencies in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Active YMCA Swim Instructor certification (available upon hire)
• At least 15 years of age.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques. Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision for full‑time employees - 60% YMCA covered medical benefits for full‑time employees and their families
• Retirement benefits – 10% employer contribution after completion of eligibility requirements
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees that is available to help employees overcome emotional, family, or other personal problems; offers guidance on financial and legal issues; improves health and wellness, and much more.
• CPR/First Aid Certification provided by YMCA
• Use of YMCA of Superior California Fitness facilities, camps, and rental facilities
• Paid time off benefits for part‑time and full‑time employees upon completion of eligibility requirements
• Training and staff development for all employees

Posted Salary Range

USD $17.00 - $24.00 /Hr.