Swim Instructor-In Training

Swim Instructor-In Training (Security)

The YMCA is hiring Swim Instructors-In Training! Must be age 16+ with the ability to pass a basic swim skills test, we’ll train the rest! Flexible schedule, free Y membership and more with this fun role at the Y.

The salary of this position is $13.57 hourly (in training rate). Once trained, team member will transition to Swim Instructor role and rate of $16.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package for full‑time includes a wide range of benefits (medical, dental, life, disability, and more) as well as generous paid time off and free membership.

Part‑time benefits will vary.

• Swim Instructor In‑training will shadow certified swim instructors while working to obtain required YMCA Swim Instructor Skills Verification up to but no longer than 90 days of hire date.
• Provide excellent customer service in a safe, enjoyable, and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and satisfaction in accordance with the YMCA policies and procedures.

• Shadow and assist certified swim instructors and learn programming and emergency procedures.
• Know, understand, and consistently communicate policies and procedures for the pool, body of water and whirlpool.

• This position reports to the Aquatics Supervisor/Aquatics Director who reports to the Senior Director of Aquatics/Senior Aquatics Manager.
• The incumbent interacts regularly with their supervisor, staff, volunteers, and participants.

• Minimum age of 16.
• Verification of SI readiness required within 90 days of hire.
• Complete YSL V6:
  Observe & Communicate, YSL V6:
  Orientation Principles of Youth Development, YMCA Swim Instructor Skills Verification within 90 days from date of hire.
• Patience and the ability to communicate with all ages and levels of swimmers.
• Demonstrated ability to swim in shallow and deep water, and tread water (Stage 4 level swimming skill).
• Dedicated to member safety and the mission and philosophy of the YMCA.

• Must remain in the pool area at all times.
• Ability to support child or adult body weight in the water.
• Must be able to remain alert with no lapses of consciousness in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and remedy hazardous/dangerous situations.
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.
• Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time in a warm pool environment.

• This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all‑inclusive.
• The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or associations success.