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Swim Instructor

Branch: 
Peninsula Family YMCA
Presidio Community YMCA
Stonestown Family YMCA
Type: 
Part time
Competency level: 
Leader
Salary range: 
$25.00 to $30.00 per hour
Start date: 
Aug 19, 2024

Careers with a Cause

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of people and communities. As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA of San Francisco offers more than just a job -- we offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can discover your passion and a lifelong career helping to solve some of the nation's most pressing social issues.

About the Job

Provides swim lesson instruction to a diverse population using national YMCA principles and program models. Instructors are asked to demonstrate the YMCA Mission and Guidelines. Fundamental knowledge in aquatics is critical to the success of this position. National YMCA Swim Program training certificates are preferred within 90 days or upon first available training.

Salary range: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum 18 years old
  • Must available early mornings, afternoons, weekends
  • Current YMCA approved certifications in: CPR, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively with members, staff and volunteers

Preferred Qualifications

  • Significant knowledge of swimming/aquatics, previous experience in competitive swimming
  • Bilingual skills in Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish
  • Additional certifications (YASA, ARC Lifeguard, YMCA Lifeguard, ARC WSI, USA Swimming Coach, ASCA)

 

FOR NEW APPLICANTS:

PENINSULA PRESIDIO STONESTOWN

FOR CURRENT STAFF AT THE Y OF SF:

PENINSULA PRESIDIO STONESTOWN

 

All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors.  Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Everything you need to know about us

We offer the following benefits:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive health benefits - medical and dental plans for full time employees
  • Retirement benefits – 12% employer contribution after completion of eligibility requirements
  • Employee Assistance Program for all employees
  • Commuter Benefits via pre-tax payroll deductions
  • Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care on a pre-tax basis  
  • Use of YMCA of San Francisco Fitness facilities
  • Paid time off benefits for part time and full time employees upon completion of eligibility requirements
  • Training and staff development for all employees