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title: Swim Instructor at Y Academy in Englewood, FL
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| **Company** | Y Academy |
| **Location** | Englewood, FL |
| **Type** | Part Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 26, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

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## Visa sponsorship

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## Description

**POSITION SUMMARY:**

Under the direction of the Aquatics Coordinator/Director and in accordance with the policies of the YMCA of Southwest Florida, the Swim Instructor provides swim lessons/ private or group to children and adults of all levels and abilities based on YMCA standards and program requirements.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**

- The swim instructor is responsible for instructing all swim lesson participants
- This position is also responsible for the safety of the participant in their own class
- Work hours as scheduled which includes beginning and ending class on time; remaining after class to answer participant and/or parent questions as needed and clean up supplies.
- Instructs and evaluates students participating in swim lessons
- Submits completed report cards, skills sheets and attendance information on time
- Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled
- Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
- Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service.
- All other duties as assigned and appropriate
- Attend regularly scheduled, mandatory staff meetings.
- Utilize time clock and monitor timesheet. Bring any corrections to supervisor within a timely manner
- Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.
- All other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS:**

- Successfully meet the Association’s policies on background screening
- Proficiency of swimming strokes and the ability to instruct and demonstrate in a group or individual session.
- Ability to perform life saving techniques if necessary
- Ability to forge mutually respectful partnerships with persons served
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Must be a self starter, with high energy and a positive attitude
- Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy
- Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques
- Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

**CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:**

- CPR for the Professional Rescuer/ First Aid/AED Certifications
- WSI and/or YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent.
- Completion of the YMCA’s Blood Borne Pathogen’s training annually
- Completion of the YMCA’s Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training annually
- Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
- Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor
## Skills

- Smoke Testing
- Self-Motivation
- Cleaning
- Trust and Safety
- Instructing
- Aquatics Instruction
- Confidentiality
- Instructor Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)
- First Aid
- Customer Service
- Swimming Styles

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