Job detail
Swim Instructor
YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/25/2026
Location
Heathsville, Virginia
Salary
$15 - $18 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The swim instructor is responsible for teaching participants proper stroke and swim technique while emphasizing water safety, ensuring the highest quality service to members and guests. This role involves working with staff to welcome, connect, support, and engage all members, guests, and staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years old and are required to obtain certifications in cpr/First aid/Aed/O2, complete mandatory trainings, and pass criminal background and child protective services checks. Preferred qualifications include red cross lifeguarding/Ymca lifeguarding and red cross water safety instructor or ymca swim lesson certification.
professional certificateVerbal CommunicationScanningCommunicationEmergency ResponsePhysical FitnessTeachingCharacter DevelopmentMember EngagementProgram LeadershipAccident ReportingWater SafetyFundraising ParticipationStroke TechniqueSkills Checklist Maintenance
Benefits
- Retirement
- Excellent benefits
- YMCA Adult Membership