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SWIM INSTRUCTOR

2/3/2026

The Swim Instructor will plan and teach swim lessons using the YMCA Swim Lesson Curriculum and provide positive feedback to students. They will also communicate effectively with students and parents while tracking skill progression.

Working Hours

30 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette Purpose, Mission and Culture Statements Purpose Statement We’re a catalyst for transformational change, fostering relationships and building thriving, inclusive communities.” The YMCA exists to encourage, equip, model, teach and ultimately to see that people take personal responsibility for their own spiritual, mental and physical well-being and to care for others. Mission To put the Christian principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility and service into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Vision Strong Communities Inspired through Family, Fitness, Faith and Fun. To fulfill our mission we recruit, develop and maintain a diverse workforce in an environment of mutual support, encouragement, accountability, compassion and forgiveness. We are committed to the following. Establish long-term relationships Strive for excellence in all that we do Lead by example and serve others Develop people to their fullest potential Incorporate YMCA Christian principles into our work Thoroughly enjoy what we do

About the Role

Description

Do you have an interest in Aquatics or Youth Development?

Want to learn how to teach others how to swim?

Are you a swimming enthusiast? Are you 16 or older?

Become a Swim Instructor at the YMCA!

Why Should you apply?

Free Household Gym Membership
Free Group Fitness Classes
Free Pool Access
Free HydroMassage (for those over 18)
Program Discounts
Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
Build your Resume
Work with your friends
Engage with your community
Flexible working hours (part time - up to 30 hrs/week) based on your availability

What would you be doing?

Planning and teaching swim lessons using the YMCA Swim Lesson Curriculum
Recognizing and correcting strokes and skills using positive feedback
Communicating effectively with students and parents in a friendly, patient manner
Tracking and logging swim lesson participant skill progression
Keeping your skills fresh with Inservice Training
Being a positive role model for youths in your community
Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards

Requirements

What do you need to qualify?

Be at least 16 years old
Have the ability to commit to an entire session (4 weeks) of swim lessons consistently
Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification*
Have strong understanding of swim stroke techniques
Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty
Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures

*Current certification not necessary - certification/training is available!

Swim Skills Assessment

25 yards of each of the following

Freestyle
Backstroke
Breaststroke
Butterfly (or you best attempt)
Side Stroke
Elementary Backstroke

Key Skills

Swim InstructionCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCommunicationPositive FeedbackStroke TechniquesSafety RegulationsYouth Development