Swim Lesson Instructor | Waukee Family YMCA

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA in Waukee, IA is seeking a part-time Swim Lesson Instructor to conduct swimming lessons and ensure participant safety. You will follow YMCA guidelines, prepare lesson plans, and engage families on water safety.

Requirements include reading/writing, basic math, ability to swim, CPR/First Aid, and child abuse prevention training. Shifts vary Saturday to Wednesday; starting pay $16/hour with opportunities to grow based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, perform simple mathematical functions.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Perform basic computer skills such as using the computerized time clock and online training requirements.
• Current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with First Aid Certification - prior to starting.
• Child Abuse Prevention Training prior to starting if hired and maintained afterwards
• Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Build effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; help them connect with each other and the YMCA. Engage parents in discussion around water safety.
• Maintain attendance and skill accomplishment records for each participant.
• Maintain teaching equipment and conduct routine checks to ensure participant safety. Organize and put away needed class equipment. Report any damaged equipment.
• Maintain constant visual surveillance of participants in the water.
• Train, supervise, and mentor new swim lesson instructors as assigned.
• Convey information on aquatics programs and schedules and, as appropriate, refer students and parents to other programs.
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and swim instructors in-services as scheduled.
• Represent the YMCA as a Leader of Aquatics Safety committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.
• Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

CPR certification

Time clock usage

Swimming ability

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

• Location 210 N Warrior Lane,Waukee, IA, 50263,United States
• Base Pay $16.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Part-Time

Contact information

Description

JOIN US, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our staff members are people who drive this cause – it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference – every day.

JOB LOCATION:

Waukee Family YMCA

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:

Various shifts available Saturday-Wednesday, morning and early evening hours.

PAY RANGE:

$16.00+/hour based on experience and availability

CLOSING DAT E FOR APPLICAT IONS:

September 10 , 2026 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Swim Lesson Instructor is responsible for conducting YMCA swim lesson and ensuring participant safety at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Build effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; help them connect with each other and the YMCA. Engage parents in discussion around water safety.
• Maintain attendance and skill accomplishment records for each participant.
• Maintain teaching equipment and conduct routine checks to ensure participant safety. Organize and put away needed class equipment. Report any damaged equipment.
• Maintain constant visual surveillance of participants in the water.
• Train, supervise, and mentor new swim lesson instructors as assigned.
• Convey information on aquatics programs and schedules and, as appropriate, refer students and parents to other programs.
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and swim instructors in-services as scheduled.
• Represent the YMCA as a Leader of Aquatics Safety committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.
• Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMEN TS:

• Ability to read, write, perform simple mathematical functions.
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Perform basic computer skills such as using the computerized time clock and online training requirements.
• Current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with First Aid Certification - prior to starting. Assistance will be given in obtaining certification if hired.
• Child Abuse Prevention Training prior to starting if hired and maintained afterwards
• Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards

PHYSICAL/REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, crouch, stoop, crawl, use their hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with arms and hands and lift up to ten pounds of weight. Vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision. Visual, auditory and verbal ability is required to communicate effectively with people and monitor property and activity. Must be able to swim and tread water.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This position usually works in an indoor aquatics environment, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces.

Summary

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