Job detail
Swim Instructor - Downtown YMCA
YMCA of The Pikes Peak Region
PART_TIME
Posted 4/19/2026
Location
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Salary
$15 - $15 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The swim instructor provides skill-Based water safety and swimming instruction to participants of all ages while maintaining constant supervision to ensure a safe learning environment. They are also responsible for managing class equipment, reporting progress to parents, and adhering to all ymca safety and program standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess current wsi or ymca swim instructor certification, or equivalent teaching experience. Proficiency in swimming and safety skills, along with the ability to recognize and remedy hazardous situations, is required.
professional certificateCommunicationReportingPatienceEnthusiasmRelationship buildingFirst aidSafety complianceStudent supervisionEquipment maintenanceWater safetySwim instructionClass managementLifeguarding support
Benefits
- Paid sick time
- Employee assistance program
- Generous retirement benefits
- Program discounts
- Free family membership