QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of swim lesson instruction experience.
• Strong knowledge of swimming and aquatics.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week including:
• 20 hours of frontline duties and 20 hours of administrative work.
• Position does not exceed 40 hours per week.
• Must be available to work 5 consecutive days per week, including at least one weekend day and holidays. Flexibility to cover varying shift times as needed.
• Current certifications in CPR/AED, First Aid, Oxygen Administration, American Red Cross Swim Instructor, American Red Cross Swim Lesson Instructor, or the ability to obtain within 30 days or upon the first available class.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of supervisory experience.
• Previous experience in competitive swimming.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, or other languages.
• Additional relevant certifications (e.g., YASA, ARC Lifeguard, ARC WSI, USA Swimming Coach, ASCA).

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Swim Instructor supports the supervision and evaluation of swim instructor staff during group lessons. They oversee both weekday and weekend group swim lessons and may be required to instruct in place of an absent swim lesson instructor.
The Lead Swim Instructor ensures the safety and cleanliness of the aquatic environment, maintains pool operations, and coordinates training sessions while tracking certifications. This role requires a positive, professional, and respectful attitude when engaging with a diverse population of members and staff.
The Lead Swim Instructor upholds the YMCA Mission through programs that emphasize youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The position requires sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to collaborate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers. A strong understanding of aquatics is essential, along with the ability to communicate the YMCA aquatics program philosophy and motivate others.
Availability: Full Time

DISCLAIMERS

• Must successfully complete a background screening, including criminal and employment verification. Some positions may also require a credit check.
• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA of Greater San Francisco promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace, which includes reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please contact your manager if you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
• This job description may not be all-inclusive, and employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified by management as needed.
• 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 qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

SALARY DESCRIPTION

The Lead Swim Instructor position offers a compensation range of $27.00 - $32.00 per hour. This rate is based on salary benchmarking for similar roles and is aligned with grant fund approvals and requirements for the position.