Swim Lesson Instructor

Job Overview

The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Position
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Swim Lesson Instructor I – Part‑time

• Prepare and lead assigned swim classes with appropriate structure, instructional methods, and equipment.
• Keep lessons dynamic by incorporating new skills, drills, and progressions to support ongoing development.
• Provide timely, accurate, and constructive feedback to participants or their parents about their progress and areas for improvement.
• Greet and welcome participants at the beginning of each class to create a positive and engaging tone.
• Respond promptly to all member and guest needs or concerns, escalating unresolved issues to the supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe, fully stocked, and organized work area.
• Report equipment needs or concerns to the supervisor promptly.
• Ensure all aquatics equipment is properly cleaned and stored after each session.
• Wear the required uniform to uphold a professional appearance and align with YMCA branding standards.
• Maintain current instructional certifications relevant to the position.
• Watch over aquatic environments, including locker rooms, restrooms, and storage areas.
• Follow safety procedures during instruction, transitions, and emergencies.

• Minimum age 16 years old (or 15 with valid Red Cross or similar certification).
• Experience in aquatics instruction, lifeguarding, or youth programming preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with enthusiasm for youth development and safety.
• Ability to enforce policies, respond calmly in emergencies, and lead structured swim instruction.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend or complete required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high‑risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job‑specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
• Maintenance employees – ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitor high‑risk locations (locker rooms and bathrooms).
• Shifts may vary.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with enthusiasm for youth development and safety.

• Bloodborne Pathogens Training – within 30 days.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification – within 30 days.
• YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor (YSLI) Certification – within 6 months.

• Instant access to earned wages before payday.
• Free individual Y membership with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
• 50% discount on programs, including childcare, sports, aquatics, and personal training.
• 12% retirement contribution once fully vested.
• 403b retirement savings plan.

We are welcoming and open to all. We value individuality and hope to empower you to become a catalyst in the world.

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend or complete required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high‑risk and supervising consumers.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

Entry level – Part‑time.