Swim Lesson Instructor

YMCA of NorthWest North Carolina; King (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of NorthWest North Carolina is seeking a Swim Lesson Instructor to deliver private and group swimming instruction in line with YMCA guidelines, focusing on water safety and stroke techniques for students of all ages. The role involves managing class engagement, tracking progress, and fostering positive relationships with participants and families.

Responsibilities include supervising aides, maintaining records, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older.
• Comprehensive knowledge of swimming fundamentals and water safety, and proper execution of all strokes across ages.
• Strong organizational, verbal, written, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct private or group swimming lessons using prepared lesson plans to teach water safety and stroke mechanics.
• Build authentic relationships with students and parents, communicate schedules, encourage parent involvement, and refer families to YMCA programs.
• Maintain accurate records, including class attendance logs and student progress evaluations.
• Set up and organize lesson equipment before class, return supplies after sessions, and report damaged items promptly.
• Enforce pool rules and YMCA emergency procedures; complete incident and accident reports as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Water safety

Stroke mechanics

Lesson planning

Group instruction

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

YMCA Swim Instructor Certification (required within 90 days)

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

The Swim Lesson Instructor delivers private and group swimming instruction in accordance with YMCA guidelines, teaching water safety and stroke techniques to students of all ages. This role manages class engagement, tracks student progress, and fosters positive relationships with participants and families.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Trains and supervises assigned class aides during swim lesson sessions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Instruct private or group swimming lessons using prepared lesson plans to teach water safety, floatation, and stroke mechanics (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke).
• Build authentic relationships with students and parents, communicate program schedules, encourage parent involvement, and refer families to appropriate YMCA programs.
• Maintain accurate administrative records, including class attendance logs and student progress evaluations.
• Set up and organize lesson equipment before class, return supplies to storage following sessions, and report any damaged items promptly.
• Enforce all pool rules and YMCA emergency procedures, completing incident and accident reports whenever necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 16 years of age or older
• Comprehensive knowledge of swimming fundamentals, water safety standards, and proper execution of all swim strokes across diverse age groups.
• Strong organizational, verbal, written, and customer service skills to manage group dynamics, provide constructive feedback, and engage participants effectively.

Education & Experience:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred.
• Experience & Credentials: YMCA Swim Instructor Certification (or equivalent) required within 90 days of hire. Current certifications in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen required. Demonstrated ability to perform and teach swimming skills to YMCA standards required.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to stand, swim, tread water, and move dynamically in and out of pool facilities to instruct and demonstrate techniques.
• Exercises physical agility and manual dexterity to handle aquatic training aids, position students, and demonstrate proper stroke mechanics.
• Must be able to regularly lift and assist small-to-average-sized children in the water and lift aquatic supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Continuous visual and auditory acuity required to observe student form underwater, monitor pool safety, and respond swiftly in emergency situations.
• Operates in indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities exposed to wet, slippery surfaces, warm ambient temperatures, high humidity, chemical fumes (chlorine), and elevated noise levels. Requires flexible scheduling, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting

At our Association, safeguarding children is everyone's responsibility, regardless of role or position. All employees are strictly required to maintain awareness of our abuse prevention and reporting policies. You must take immediate, appropriate action in accordance with our protocols and legal mandates if any standard of safety is compromised or if abuse is suspected.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment-related decisions are based on job-related qualifications, merit, business needs, and other lawful criteria.

Mission:

“Helping all people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind, and body.”