YMCA·Broward County, Florida
Swim Instructors provide instruction and leadership for swim lessons following YMCA National Aquatic Program guidelines, which includes arriving early, maintaining certifications, and handling minor accidents or incidents.
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Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, Swim Instructors will provide instruction and leadership for swim lessons in accordance with YMCA National Aquatic Program guidelines.
Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
Operational
Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
Personal
Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
• YMCA SI Certified or WSI
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Primarily works in an outdoor pool environment.
Ability to lift / move set up and store equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Also, needs to be able to demonstrate the specific skills to show technical proficiency in life guarding rescue techniques. Must be able to swim 4 of the 6 strokes – 25 Front, 25 back, 25 breast, 25 butterfly, 25 side and 25 elementary back and tread water for two minutes. Must be able to hear without aid and see victims.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Employment at the YMCA is at-will. It is purely voluntary, based upon the consent of both the Association and the staff member. No expressed or implied contractual rights should be inferred from this job description.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening.
As a Drug-Free Workplace, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test. Please note Medical Marijuana cards do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.
The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability.
Market context
In Florida, swim instructor roles often reflect steady demand tied to year-round aquatic programs, youth lessons, and safety-focused instruction. This role is competitive because employers look for current Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications, strong swimming ability, and experience with young children, plus readiness to earn Water Safety Instructor certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and child-instruction experience before applying.