Swim Instructor — Safe, Fun Lessons (Part-Time)

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is hiring for part-time aquatic staff to support swimming lessons and lifeguard duties. You will lead instructional areas, ensure swimmer safety, and help participants gain confidence in the water.

Training is provided if you have no prior experience, and you will be part of a welcoming team focused on character development. Responsibilities include lesson planning, class supervision, and maintaining accurate attendance and progress documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid; training provided by the Y.
• Must be 16 years of age and show ability in swim skill instruction.
• Proficient and demonstration quality swimming and safety skills.
• Comply with the Character Development Core Values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of ages.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to instructional areas of the Aquatic Program while maintaining safety.
• Move in and around the pool area and elevated lifeguard station as required.
• Teach classes using lesson and session plans; keep attendance and progress records.
• Notify Aquatic Coordinator when unable to teach and arrange substitutes.
• Attend staff meetings and evaluate participants, producing progress reports and certificates.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED/First Aid

Water safety

Communication

Job description

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is hiring for part-time aquatic staff to support swimming lessons and lifeguard duties. You will lead instructional areas, ensure swimmer safety, and help participants gain confidence in the water.

Training is provided if you have no prior experience, and you will be part of a welcoming team focused on character development. Responsibilities include lesson planning, class supervision, and maintaining accurate attendance and progress documentation.