Dive into a role that makes a difference!
As a Swim Instructor, you’ll help people of all ages build confidence in the water while gaining leadership and teaching experience yourself. Whether you're helping a toddler learn to float or coaching stroke technique, you’ll make a real impact every day.
If you love working with people, enjoy being in the water, and want a fun, flexible job—this is for you.
Lesson times vary but see below for typical hours available.
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Monday-Thursday: 4:45pm-6:30pm
Monday: 8:30am-11:30am
Tuesday: 9:00am-10:30am
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Wednesday: 8:30am–10am
Thursday: 9:45am–11:30am
Saturday: 9:00am-12:15pm
- FREE YMCA Membership – full access to the pool, fitness center, and more
- Program Discounts – swim lessons, sports, school-age programs, and more
- FREE Training & CPR Certification – no experience required
- Incentive Pay Opportunities – teach private lessons after group training
- Flexible Scheduling – fits around school, summer plans, or another job
- Growth Opportunities – advance into lifeguarding or leadership roles
- Teach swim lessons to individuals and groups of all ages
- Help swimmers build water safety skills and stroke technique
- Create a fun, positive, and encouraging environment
- Build relationships with families and members
- Age 16+
- Comfortable in the water (we’ll teach you how to teach!)
- Friendly, patient, and great with people
- Reliable with strong customer service skills
- Willing to obtain CPR certification (provided)
