What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Swim Instructor position at Greater Austin YMCA?
Sign-on bonus of $300 available for joining our team! Details will be provided during the interview process.
Why Your Role Matters
Swimming lessons are vital for everyone, especially children. Not only do they reduce the risk of drowning, but they also provide an enjoyable way to stay active and promote healthy living from an early age. As a Swim Instructor at the Greater Austin YMCA, you play a key role in creating an experience where participants develop a love and respect for water while building confidence that lasts a lifetime.
We are hiring Swim Instructors at multiple locations for the summer season! This is a seasonal position running from May 19, 2025, through September 6, 2025, supporting our summer programs. If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can build skills, make a difference, and be part of a great team—plus, you'll receive a free YMCA membership! Apply today!
We have YMCA locations in Austin, Dripping Springs, and Buda:
This position requires working in a pool environment, with exposure to water, chlorine, and varying temperatures. The Swim Instructor must be able to stand, walk, swim, and remain alert for extended periods. You will be required to demonstrate swimming techniques, perform strokes, and actively engage with participants in the water. Effective communication is essential to program participants. Additionally, you must be able to assist swimmers and lift or guide participants as needed to support their learning and development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Why Your Role Matters
Swimming lessons are vital for everyone, especially children. Not only do they reduce the risk of drowning, but they also provide an enjoyable way to stay active and promote healthy living from an early age. As a Swim Instructor at the Greater Austin YMCA, you play a key role in creating an experience where participants develop a love and respect for water while building confidence that lasts a lifetime.
We are hiring Swim Instructors at multiple locations for the summer season! This is a seasonal position running from May 19, 2025, through September 6, 2025, supporting our summer programs. If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can build skills, make a difference, and be part of a great team—plus, you'll receive a free YMCA membership! Apply today!
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
- Proactively monitor pool areas and enforce safety rules to prevent accidents, creating a secure space where members can enjoy the water with confidence.
- Connect with participants and families, offering constructive feedback and encouraging progress.
- Arrive early, ready to teach, and manage class transitions seamlessly to maintain flow.
- Never leave the pool unattended; actively engage with swimmers, ensuring safety and effective instruction.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, and evaluations to support continuous improvement.
- Inform members about pool rules and safety procedures, encouraging compliance and helping them feel secure while engaging in water-based activities.
- Provide first aid as needed, ensuring timely and accurate incident documentation and reporting.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pool area and locker rooms, ensuring a pleasant, hygienic space where members can relax and enjoy their time.
- Attend all required trainings and staff meetings to stay up-to-date with safety procedures and best practices, improving your skills and enhancing your impact.
- Demonstrate YMCA's purpose and values in all interactions, helping to create a culture of respect, care, and community.
- Serve as an ambassador for the organization, sharing the Y's work and culture with members, peers, and guests and fostering a sense of belonging.
- Assist with any other tasks as assigned, contributing to the overall success and positive atmosphere of the YMCA.
- Must be a minimum of 16 years old.
- Excellent swimming skills with the ability to teach various swimming techniques.
- Ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations.
- Swim Instructor Experience is a plus.
- Current certifications in First Aid, CPR/AED, and Emergency Oxygen.
- YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certifications preferred
- You have a growth mindset - You quickly learn from failure and value feedback in an effort to continuously improve.
- You are a team player--You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and can work well with others.
- You communicate effectively - You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.
- You are customer-focused -- You build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
- You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging - You leverage people's differences as strengths.
This position requires working in a pool environment, with exposure to water, chlorine, and varying temperatures. The Swim Instructor must be able to stand, walk, swim, and remain alert for extended periods. You will be required to demonstrate swimming techniques, perform strokes, and actively engage with participants in the water. Effective communication is essential to program participants. Additionally, you must be able to assist swimmers and lift or guide participants as needed to support their learning and development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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