Swim Instructor, Bethany YMCA
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma CityBethany, Oklahoma, United States
Posted July 29, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing youth, family, and community programs that promote healthy living, social responsibility, and recreation. It offers a range of services including youth and teen program development, aquatics programs, and fitness activities across multiple sites in Oklahoma City.
Job Description
The YMCA is hiring a Swim Instructor to lead instructional classes in Bethany, OK. The role involves ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for swimmers, promoting character development, and fostering a positive atmosphere. No lifeguard experience is required; training will be provided for those who need it. Instruction will be delivered to YMCA program objectives.
Requirements
- Mentally alert to dangerous situations
- Physical ability to rescue a 200-pound person
- Cooperative spirit, promoting character development
- Comfortable communicating with youth of all ages
- Physical ability to perform rescue and lifesaving skills
- Knowledge of YMCA Swim Lessons
- Must attend all swimming instructor staff meetings
- Must be in the water for at least 50% of class time and one hundred percent for lower level class
- Responsible for notifying Aquatic Coordinator when unqualified
- Responsible for being on duty for at least 5 minutes before class start and one hundred percent for the first class
- Must be in the water for at least 50% of time for upper level class
Benefits
- Training provided
- Positive and safe environment