YMCA of the Black Hills·Rapid City, South Dakota
Lead swim lessons for participants of all ages to develop swimming techniques and water safety awareness. Maintain a safe, inclusive environment while managing attendance, progress reports, and pool cleanliness.
Help build confidence, safety & lifelong skills
The YMCA of the Black Hills is seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and community-minded Swim Instructors to join our Aquatics team. In this role, you'll help children and participants of all ages develop swimming skills, water safety awareness, and confidence in the water - all while creating a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment.
Whether you have previous teaching experience or simply enjoy working with people and have strong swimming skills, we encourage you to apply.
Why work at the ymca of the black hills?
At the YMCA, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Swim Instructors play a vital role in teaching life-saving skills while helping participants grow in confidence and ability.
If you're passionate about water safety, enjoy teaching and encouraging others, and want to make a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join the YMCA of the Black Hills Aquatics team!
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Candidates must be comfortable in water, possess strong communication skills, and be safety-focused. Previous swim instruction or coaching experience is preferred but not required.
Market context
In South Dakota, classroom teacher openings are often shaped by steady school staffing needs and the availability of candidates with early childhood or education credentials. This role can be competitive because employers may prefer a CDA, an Associate’s in ECE, or a Bachelor’s in Education, along with knowledge of child growth and development and a clear background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your credential path and background-check readiness before applying.