Swim Instructor

The swim instructor is primarily responsible for teaching swimming lessons according to current ymca guidelines and instructing participants in aquatic skills daily. Essential functions also include completing progress reports, writing lesson plans, maintaining paperwork, and assisting lifeguards during emergencies.

Candidates need a high school diploma or ged, plus one to three months of related experience or training, along with sound knowledge of aquatic instruction principles. Required certifications within 30 days include first aid, cpr for the professional rescuer, and bloodborne pathogen training.