Salina Family YMCA Inc·Salina, Kansas
Instruct students of all ages in swimming while ensuring a safe and positive environment. Manage lesson plans, recording, and professional communication with parents and guardians.
YMCA Swim instructor is a person who has a love for educating and all things swimming! They teach ages ranging from 6 months old and above. A dedication to safety and maintaining a positive and fun environment is a must for one of our instructors. Key Responsibilities
Ensuring safety of participants
Educating based on American Red Cross and/or YMCA Swim instruction lessons
Conducting yourself in a professional manner and being a helpful and informative team member for any questions that may arise from parents/guardians.
Ensuring testing, Lesson plans, and recording is concurrent with all Swim lesson requirements.
Skills and Qualifications
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate (preferred)
Prior Experience as a swim instructor is highly preferred but not required.
Willingness to obtain an ARC water safety Instructor or YMCA instructor certificate or equivalent upon hire.
Be physically fit enough to pass a swim test and demonstrate proficient knowledge of most common swimming strokes (Front crawl/ freestyle, Back crawl/backstroke, and breaststroke) during the interview.
Work Environment
Swim instructors will be teaching from in the water with their students. Lessons range from 30-40 minutes and typically in the morning or evening time. A common day looks like: coming in 15 min early to set up for class, teaching 1-2 group lessons, cleaning up then (if applicable) teaching 1-2 private lessons afterwards. Most shifts range from 2-5 hours, 2-4 times per week.
More times available upon request.
Candidates should be physically fit and proficient in common swimming strokes. A Water Safety Instructor certificate is preferred, or a willingness to obtain one upon hire.
Market context
Swim instructor roles in Kansas are often tied to schools, community pools, and recreation programs that need staff who can teach water safety and basic stroke technique. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who are physically fit, comfortable in the water, and already hold or are willing to earn a Water Safety Instructor certificate. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then highlight your stroke proficiency and any teaching or safety experience when you apply.