Job detail
Swim Instructor - Sequoia
YMCA
PART_TIME
Posted 4/28/2026
Location
Redwood City, California
Salary
$23 - $25 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The swim instructor teaches swimming skills and water safety techniques to individuals or groups of various ages and skill levels. They are responsible for developing lesson plans, monitoring student progress, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment in the pool.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 15 years old and hold or obtain certifications in cpr/Aed, first aid, and ymca swim instructor training. The role requires the physical ability to supervise students in the water and demonstrate swimming proficiency.
professional certificateCommunicationCPRSupervisionPatienceRelationship buildingAEDFirst aidLesson planningHazard recognitionWater safetyChild abuse preventionSwimming instructionTreading waterEmergency oxygen administration