Swim Instructor

The Swim Instructor is responsible for providing adequate instruction within National Program and YMCA of San Diego County Guidelines. Provide excellent customer service to members and participants.

Not certified? No problem! GET CERTIFIED AT THE Y!

We offer paid certification training to candidates who have been hired!

For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)

Hiring Locations:

North County – Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA (Encinitas) - Must be available on Saturdays

North County – Mottino Family YMCA (Oceanside) - Must be available Mon-Fri from 3pm-7pm and on Saturdays

Central – Mission Valley YMCA (Mission Valley) - Must be available Mon-Thu from 3pm-7:30pm and weekends from 8am-1pm

Central – Copley-Price Family YMCA (City Heights) - Must be available 1 day a week, Monday-Friday 3:30-7:40, or Saturday/Sunday 9-1PM 

Central – Jackie Robinson YMCA (Southeast San Diego) - Must be available Mon-Fri from 3pm-7pm and on Saturdays 

Coastal – McKinney Family YMCA (La Jolla) - Must be available weekdays from 2:45pm-7pm and weekends from 8:15am-12:45pm

Coastal – Ryan Family YMCA (Pt. Loma) - Must be available for afternoons and evenings

South County – Border View Family YMCA (Otay Mesa West) - Must be available Mon/Wed from 4pm-8pm, Tue/Thu/Fri from 7am-10am, and Sat from 8am-12pm

If you do not see the location you are looking for in the list above, that is because the location is not currently hiring for this position. 

• Instructor enforces safety rules and follows appropriate discipline guidelines
• Instructor ensures that practice time is sufficient for all students to learn skills
• Instructor follows logical skill progressions, and covers appropriate amount on information in time available
• Instructor recognizes and corrects improper strokes or skills using positive feedback
• Instructor communicates effectively with students in a patient, friendly manner
• Administer First Aid and/or CPR as necessary
• Report any hazards or problems to Director immediately
• Educates participants regarding rules and regulations of pool area
• Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values
• Models the 4 Core Values in all aspects of position responsibilities
• Visual and auditory ability to critical incidents, and the physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
• Ability to adequately observe participant’s activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles

• Minimum 16 years of age
• Current YMCA Swim Lesson (YSL) Certification or American Red Cross WSI Certification (must obtain YSL within 6 months)
• Current CPR PRO/AED and must be from one of the following certifying organization: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
• Current First Aid certification and must be from one of the following certifying organization: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
• Current O2 certification and must be from one of the following certifying organization: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
• Experience instructing swim lessons preferred
• Must pass written and practical skills exam prior to duty