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YMCA of Northern Colorado

Swim Instructor

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $16.50–$22.50/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Lafayette, CO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.

$40,171 / year median in Colorado

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Job Description

Swim Instructor YMCA of Northern Colorado - 3.3 Lafayette, CO Job Details Part-time $16.50 - $22.50 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Employee assistance program Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Foreign language proficiency Swimming Instructor-led training (training delivery method) Water safety instruction Swimming rescues Teaching Entry level Under 1 year Drowning response

Full Job Description Overview:

Are you comfortable and confident in the water? Does laughter and the sounds of splashing make you smile? If you've got the personality, we can train you for this job. Must be available Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings in June and July. We offer a +10% differential for bilingual staff who test as fluent in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities:

Swim Instructors are enthusiastic and portray a positive attitude. Relate positively to a variety of people including other staff, parents, and program participants. Instructors must be organized, and eager to teach (lesson plans provided). Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

(10+ hours/week) Free Family Membership (10+ hours/week) Program discounts Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met Employee Assistance Program Paid Sick Time Childcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly. Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs. Experience teaching swim lessons or previous competitive swimming experience is not necessary but preferred. Proficient swimming and safety/rescue skills. Professional, alert, courteous, and tactful. Blood Borne Pathogens Training within 30 days of being hired. YMCA Swimming Lessons Instructor and Red Cross Water Safety Instructor preferred.