Swim Instructor

4 weeks ago

Thousand Oaks, United States Southeast Ventura County YMCA Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Details

Job Location

Yarrow Family YMCA - Westlake Village, CA

Position Type

Part-Time

Do you have an interest in teaching swim lessons?

Do you have experience teaching others to swim?

Are you 16 years or older?

Apply to become a Swim Lesson Instructor

Y would I apply?

  • FREE Complete Gym Membership
  • FREE Workout Classes
  • FREE Pool Access
  • Work with Your Friends - Text them the link to this page now
  • Build Your Resume
  • Opportunities for Growth
  • Community Involvement
  • Paid Professional Development Opportunities
  • Signing Bonus with completion of required onboarding paperwork
  • Retention Bonus
  • Paid Training

Sound good? (We think so, too) Here's what you would do:

  • Ensures that practice time is sufficient for all students to learn skills
  • Follow logical skill progressions
  • Foster personal growth, personal safety, stroke development, and fun during each swim lesson.
  • Recognizes and corrects improper strokes or skills using positive feedback
  • Communicates effectively with students in a patient, friendly manner
  • Show how you are a positive role model


"OK, I'm sold" What do I need to qualify?

  • Must be 16 or older
  • Current YMCA Swim Lesson or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification or complete Southeast Ventura County YMCA Swim Instructor Training before teaching first lesson.
  • Ability to swim 50 yds/m freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke with correct technique.
  • Other Current Certifications:
    • CPR PRO/AED/First Aid from one of the following certifying organizations:
      • American Red Cross
      • American Heart Association
      • American Safety & Health Institute
  • Ability to communicate effectively to swimmers and their parents/guardians.
  • Ability to plan, lead and participate in swim lesson activities.
  • Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.
  • Ability to see and supervise children.
  • Ability to spend 2-4 hours in the water at a time.
  • Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
  • Sufficient strength and ability to react to emergency situations in an indoor and/or outdoor environment

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