Swim Instructor

Job overview

The Swim Instructor is an onsite, part-time position at the Feith Family Ozaukee YMCA in Port Washington, WI, paying $15 per hour. The YMCA’s stated mission is youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the Aquatics Director, the instructor teaches lessons using the established curriculum and maintains a safe, supportive learning environment. The role tracks participant progress and helps swimmers advance to appropriate class levels.

What you'll do

• Prepare and deliver daily lesson plans
• keep student progress records and determine appropriate class levels
• teach in the water while keeping the class attended
• enforce safety rules
• submit progress and mid-session reports
• set out and put away equipment
• record attendance and communicate with parents or guardians about progress when needed
• arrange a qualified substitute when unable to teach
• and follow the Code of Conduct and Child Abuse Prevention policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

swim instructor

aquatics

swim lessons

water safety

youth development

part-time

port washington wi

kettle moraine ymca

$15/hr

ymca certification

american red cross wsi

free y membership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Free YMCA membership and program discounts, including child care, school-age care, and day camp.

Why this role

Requires previous swim-instructor experience and current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification; applicants are generally at least 16, with 15-year-olds considered based on availability.

About the employer

Kettle Moraine YMCA is hiring for this role. Industry: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers. Sector: 71.