GROUP SWIM LESSON INSTRUCTOR

Wages start at $20 an hour and can go up to $39 an hour! 

POSITION SUMMARY: Make a splash—and a difference!

Do you like to swim and love working with kids and families? Join the Skagit Valley Family YMCA as a Swim Lesson Instructor and help swimmers of all ages build confidence, skills, and a love for the water. 

At the Y, we’re all about strengthening community. You’ll be part of a fun, supportive team that values inclusivity, growth, and purpose. 

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT THE Y!:

• FREE YMCA Membership – Bring your household along for the fun!
• Flexible schedules – Work around school, family, or other activities!
• Health & Dental Care (Full-time)
• YMCA Retirement Fund – Plan for your future.
• Paid Time Off – Sick leave, vacation, and even holiday pay (full-time employees + 3 personal holidays for part-time and full-time staff!)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:                                                                                 

• Provides swimming and water safety instruction to students of all ages and abilities in group and private settings
• Teach swim lessons using the YMCA curriculum
• Keep swimmers safe and engaged while building positive relationships
• Communicate with families about student progress and goals
• Maintain accurate records and uphold program standards
• Be an enthusiastic, water-safe role model!

• Provides swimming and water safety instruction to students of all ages and abilities in group and private setting
• Minimum age 16
• Confident in the water
• Willingness to obtain CPR/AED, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications that the YMCA will provide
• Willing to obtain YMCA Swim Instructor certification that the YMCA will provide
• Positive energy, reliability, and a commitment to youth development
• Additional bilingual premium pay of $0.50 per hour for those who are fluent bilingual Spanish, Triqui, Mixtec, Russian, and Ukrainian speakers. The ability to write or translate written materials is not required to receive the premium. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: 

The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• YMCA Swim Instructor certification (or willingness to obtain—we’ll help!).
• Up to 25 hours/week including evenings & weekends.
• Warm pool temps (80–90°F) and a fun, fast-paced environment.
• Be ready to stay alert, stay active, and respond to emergencies.

YOUR OTHER BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE (WAITING PERIOD APPLIES):

•  8 paid federal holidays a year (must be full-time benefited employees to be eligible). 
•  Paid Sick & Vacation Days (accrual begins from day 1, eligible to use after 90 days). 
• 2 paid personal days and 1 paid birthday per year. 
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance (must be full-time benefited employees to be eligible). 
• 403 (b) Retirement Employer Match (after 2 years with 1,000 hours). 
• Life insurance (must be full-time benefited employees to be eligible)