Job detail
Swim Instructor
YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/14/2026
Location
Yorktown, Virginia
Salary
$15 - $18 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The swim instructor is responsible for teaching participants proper stroke and swim technique while ensuring water safety, emphasizing high-Quality service to members and guests. This role involves working with staff to welcome, connect, support, and engage all individuals associated with the ymca.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years old and are preferred to have red cross lifeguarding/Water safety instructor certifications, with requirements to obtain ymca certifications within six months of hire. Essential functions include teaching lessons, maintaining student records, attending training, and acting as a leader in emergency situations.
professional certificateScanningCommunicationPhysical StaminaCPREmergency ResponseWater Safety InstructionTeachingFirst AidLifeguardingCharacter DevelopmentMember EngagementWater SafetyAEDO2Stroke Technique
Benefits
- Retirement
- YMCA Adult Membership