Swim Coach

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Duncan YMCA - Arvada, CO, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $21.50 - $25.00Hourly, SCHEDULE

Part-time

Afternoons, evenings, and/or weekends

Flexible scheduling based on availability and class demand

Make Waves. Get Paid. Have Fun. Love the water? Love helping people crush their goals? This might be your perfect poolside gig!

The YMCA of Metropolitan Denver is looking for an energetic Swim Coach/Instructor who can bring encouragement, enthusiasm, and a little splash of fun to every lesson.

You’ll help swimmers build confidence, improve their skills, master new strokes, and celebrate those awesome “I DID IT!” moments — from first-time swimmers to those ready to take their abilities to the next level.

No boring desk. No two days exactly alike. Just you, the pool, a great Y team, and the chance to make a real difference.

Teach skills that last a lifetime
Help swimmers grow stronger and more confident
Bring the encouragement — we’ll bring the pool
Be part of a team that puts people and community first
Have fun while doing work that matters

If the pool is your happy place, we want to meet you!

POSITION SUMMARY 

Instructor Aquatics, working as part of the Aquatics team, will deliver world-class customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. The individual will be responsible for providing a safe swim instruction for participants.  The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.  

OUR PATH

For 150 years, the YMCA of Metro Denver has been more than a place - it is a movement that lifts spirit, mind and body for all.  Our direction is clear: Elevate Lives and Rise Together.  Grounded by our mission and strengthened by the global YMCA movement we will elevate our people, purpose, partnerships and promise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Always maintain pool safety during swimming lessons; deliver lessons that provide students the best opportunity to acquire skills for their level  
Educate participants on pool rules and enforce rules as required  
Remain current on all CPR, First Aid and other safety certification training  
Report all accidents and incidents to your supervisor immediately using proper forms  
Be visible to members at all times-work towards branch membership retention goals  
Keep daily attendance records and complete level skill sheets   
Be in the water 50-100% of class time  
Communicate with all participants/parents if class is being cancelled and/or rescheduled    
Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA annual support campaign, and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans  

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES 

Clear Communication
Customer Service
Inclusion
Safety
Active Listening

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Physical demands described here are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions  

Frequently required to sit, reach and must be able to move around the work environment   

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds  

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and focus   

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate  

YMCA CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & RISK MANAGEMENT

The YMCA is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and vulnerable individuals. As part of our commitment to child abuse prevention and Praesidium accreditation standards, all employees are required to comply with YMCA abuse prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.
Qualifications & Benefits: QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 21 years of age
Swim Lesson Certification 
Listen First within 6 months of hire or an action plan in place    
CPR/AED and First Aid within 30 days of hire  
Strong communication and listening skills are required  

BENEFITS

Free individual membership 
Program discounts
Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
Employee Assistance Program
Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20+ per week