Swim Instructor
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YMCA of Middle TN
Nashville, TN, US
Summary
You will lead swim classes from within the water to ensure participant safety, fun, and skill progression. Additionally, you will maintain organized lesson plans, provide regular feedback to swimmers and parents, and keep equipment tidy.
Job Description
The Donelson-Hermitage YMCA is Now Hiring for a Swim Instructor
Position Type: Part-time
Pay Range starts at $14 per hour (or more depending on experience)
- Shift Availability varies by location:
- The Donelson-Hermitage center is seeking candidates available Saturday’s from 9am to 2pm
- The Margaret Maddox center is seeking candidates available weekday evenings (4–7 PM) and Saturday mornings (9 AM–12 PM) now through May.
- Looking ahead to summer?
- Margaret Maddox is also hiring for weekday mornings and evenings, plus Saturday mornings, from June through July.
Do you love the water and helping others learn to swim with confidence? We’re looking for enthusiastic Swim Instructor to join our team! You’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, fun, and engaging environment where participants build lifelong swimming skills.
What You’ll Do:
You’ll lead swim classes from in the water, ensuring safety, fun, and progression for all participants. With organized lesson plans, you’ll teach proper swimming techniques, encourage growth, and provide regular feedback to swimmers and parents. Plus, you’ll help keep equipment organized and contribute to a positive Y experience for every member.
What You’ll Bring:
- Minimum Age: 16
- Ability to swim at an intermediate level (check out our Prerequisite Skills Evaluation)
- Lifeguard and Swim Instructor certifications preferred (we can help you get there!).
- A positive attitude, great communication skills, and a passion for teaching.
Required Certifications:
- New Hire Orientation before your first shift.
- CPR Pro/AED/First Aid within 30 days of hire.
Ready to make waves and inspire confidence in the water? Apply today and help us build strong swimmers, one lesson at a time!
THE YMCA MISSION: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, our staff—of all ages and from diverse backgrounds and life experiences—work to bridge the gap in community needs by nurturing the potential of children and teens, improving the nation’s health and wellbeing and providing support to our neighbors. Simply put, the Y is for everyone. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
The YMCA has been a part of Nashville and Middle Tennessee since 1875. Today, we serve a membership base in excess of 200,000 through 15 membership centers. We also provide before- and after-school care at more than 120 locations, serving more than 5,500 children. We live our not-for-profit, charitable mission daily by providing life-changing programs and services that enrich people from all walks of life.
Founded
1875
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
THE YMCA MISSION: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, our staff—of all ages and from diverse backgrounds and life experiences—work to bridge the gap in community needs by nurturing the potential of children and teens, improving the nation’s health and wellbeing and providing support to our neighbors. Simply put, the Y is for everyone. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
The YMCA has been a part of Nashville and Middle Tennessee since 1875. Today, we serve a membership base in excess of 200,000 through 15 membership centers. We also provide before- and after-school care at more than 120 locations, serving more than 5,500 children. We live our not-for-profit, charitable mission daily by providing life-changing programs and services that enrich people from all walks of life.
Founded
1875
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
