YMCA Swim Instructors

Join our team of dedicated Swim Instructors and make a lasting impact: CHANGE LIVES, INCLUDING YOURS.

As a Swim Instructor at our YMCA, you'll have the opportunity to help students of all ages learn to swim in a fun and safe environment.

Lacey Wicker, Lifeguard & Lifeguard Instructor said, "I owe so much of who I am today to my job for helping me, believing in me, never giving up on me & shaping me into the human I am today! And for that, I will always love my job and the Y will be a part of me forever!"

In this role, you can look forward to:

  • Delivering high-quality, safe swimming lessons that ensure every moment in the water counts toward our students' learning and water exploration.
  • Implementing the YMCA Swim Lessons curriculum to make a positive impact on our students' lives by teaching and modeling water skills and water safety.
  • Collaborating with our Lifeguards to set up the pool area for lessons and help maintain a clean, safe environment.
  • Keeping student records, following the guidance of the Aquatics Director.
  • Following a well-structured lesson plan for each session.

Part Time Shifts Available:

  • Monday-Friday: 9:00 am-11:00 am, 5:00 pm-6:30 pm
  • Wednesday-Friday: Noon-1:00 pm
  • Saturday: 10:00 am-11:30 am

Group Swim Lesson Sessions and Private Swim Lessons Available

Private Swim Lesson Instructors set their own schedule and earn $25 per hour for Private Swim Lessons!