Job detail
Instructor, Aquatics (3356)
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles
OTHER
Posted 4/24/2026
Location
Los Angeles, California
Salary
$18 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The swim lesson instructor is responsible for providing professional swim instruction while ensuring the safety of all pool participants. They must also maintain class rosters, track student progress, and enforce facility policies to create a nurturing aquatic environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and hold current certifications in bls for the professional rescuer, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration. Experience in instructing swim lessons or coaching aquatic programs is required, along with the ability to perform specific swimming strokes and techniques.
CommunicationCPRBLSLifeguardingProblem solvingFirst aidEmergency responseSafety enforcementWater safetySwim instructionOxygen administrationClass managementMember engagementSwimming techniques