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Swim Instructor

Are you passionate about water safety? Do you think learning to swim is a critical life skill? Does the flexibility to work around school and life or the opportunity to add summer hours sound good to you? As part of the Y team you will play an important role ensuring the safety of our pool patrons and/or teaching kids to swim! Why work at the Y? * Paid re-certifications * Training opportunities for growth and development in Aquatics * Flexible shifts that work around most school schedules * Up to full time hours available during school break periods * Summer employment flexibility * Complim…

  • On-site
  • MANITOBA
  • Posted Jul 23, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Are you passionate about water safety? Do you think learning to swim is a critical life skill? Does the flexibility to work around school and life or the opportunity to add summer hours sound good to you? As part of the Y team you will play an important role ensuring the safety of our pool patrons and/or teaching kids to swim! Why work at the Y? * Paid re-certifications * Training opportunities for growth and development in Aquatics * Flexible shifts that work around most school schedules * Up to full time hours available during school break periods * Summer employment flexibility * Complimentary individual Y membership * Great people, fun and rewarding work! Are you the right fit? * Enjoy working with kids * Able to engage, motivate, encourage and guide members * Able to build positive relationships with members, staff and volunteers * Ability to deal with challenging situations What else do you need? * Must be a minimum of 16 years of age * Bronze Cross or Higher * YMCA Swim (YSI) or Swim For Life Instructor (SFL) * Clear Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Check Asset: LSI (Lifesaving Instructor) Application Deadline: Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants The Y is committed to providing an inclusive environment where diversity is welcomed and encouraged. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment or selection process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. This includes providing you with alternate formats of job postings. Contact [email protected] The Y is entrusted to provide a safe environment for children and vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be thoroughly screened through a review process including Police Record Checks with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Checks.

What you’ll do

Ensure the safety of pool patrons and provide swim instruction to children. Engage and motivate members while building positive relationships with staff and volunteers.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 16 years old with a Bronze Cross or higher and a YMCA Swim or Swim For Life certification. A clear Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry checks is required.

Benefits

• Paid Re-certifications • Training Opportunities • Flexible Shifts • Complimentary Individual Y Membership

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Water Safety
  • Swim Instruction
  • Child Engagement
  • Motivation
  • Relationship Building
  • Conflict Resolution

Additional details

Minimum education
Trade certificate
Minimum experience
0+ years