Summer Swim Instructor

Starting wage of $16 per hour and receive a $300 sign-on bonus!

Dive into a summer of purpose with our swim instructor team at the YMCA! Join us and make a real impact - empowering swimmers while creating memories that last a lifetime.

You'll also receive a complimentary household membership and flexible hours to fit your schedule. To begin, you'll shadow our seasoned instructors, providing you with the confidence and skills necessary to conduct your own swim sessions.

Being a Swim Instructor is more than a job

• It's about making each lesson an opportunity to inspire, empower, and positively influence those you teach. Join us as we dive into making a difference, one stroke at a time!

We have YMCA locations in Austin, Dripping Springs, and Buda:

• North Austin YMCA Center

• 1000 W. Rundberg Ln. Austin, TX 78758

• East Communities YMCA Center

• 5315 Ed Bluestein Blvd. Austin, TX 78723

• Northwest Family YMCA Center

• 5807 McNeil Dr. Austin, TX 78729

• Southwest Family YMCA Center

• 6219 Oakclaire Dr. Austin, TX 78735

• TownLake YMCA Center

• 1100 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78703

• Hays Communities YMCA Center

• 465 Buda Sportsplex Dr, Buda, TX 78610

• Springs Family YMCA Center- 27216 Ranch Rd 12, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
• The Y at Camp Moody

• 1220 Old San Antonio Rd, Buda, TX 78610

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Provide transformative swim lessons to learners of all ages, empowering them with essential skills and confidence in the water.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of every individual in the pool environment, creating a secure space for learning and enjoyment.

• Uphold impeccable cleanliness standards and expedite repairs to ensure seamless experiences, fostering a hygienic and comfortable environment.

• Cultivate open and transparent communication with participants and guardians, ensuring progress and building strong relationships within the swim program

• Swift first aid response and detailed incident reports promote security and prevent future incidents, fostering member and program participant trust.

• Embody YMCA's values, creating an inclusive atmosphere and enriching experiences for all.

• Inspire others to embrace YMCA's values, advocating for its impact and culture in all interactions.

• Excel in duties, supporting YMCA's mission and community with passion and commitment.

What You Bring to Make an Impact:

• Minimum age requirement: 16 years old.

• America Red Cross required, including CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen. Don't worry if you don't have it - we offer certification services for free for future employees.

• YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certifications.

• Excellent swimming skills to perform rescue techniques and maintain endurance.

• Ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations.

• Growth mindset, quickly learn from failure, and value feedback to continuously improve.

• Team player mentality with a positive, service-oriented attitude and the ability to work well with others.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and actively listening for understanding to effectively convey information.

• Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, leveraging people's differences as strengths and promoting a welcoming environment for all.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk and occasionally lift and/or move items including equipment and children. Must be able to remain alert, sit or stand for extended periods of time, hear noises and distinguish distress signals, scan all areas of the pool with clear vision, perform all physical tasks related to instructing and observing participants in proper stroke techniques, communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.