Job detail
Swim Lessons Instructor
The Decatur Family YMCA
PART_TIME
Posted 4/20/2026
Location
Decatur, Illinois
Salary
$15 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The swim instructor provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swim classes while maintaining a supportive and safe atmosphere. They are responsible for preparing lesson plans, maintaining attendance records, and ensuring all safety and emergency procedures are followed.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a ymca swim instructor certification or equivalent, along with current cpr, aed, first aid, and emergency oxygen certifications. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and capable of demonstrating proper swimming stroke techniques.
professional certificateCommunicationCPRRelationship buildingAEDRecord keepingFirst aidSafety proceduresLesson planningClassroom managementSwim instructionEmergency oxygen administration