SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Company: YMCA of Southeastern NC
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: POSITION SUMMARY:
The Y is a leading nonprofit for strengthening community, and the
nation's larger provider of swim lessons to increase skill and
safety in and around water. This position provides direct
leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming
classes. WAGE RANGE: $12.44 - $15.55/hr. depending on
qualifications and experience, wage can increase to $20/hr. for
private lesson instruction once certified YMCA COMPETENCIES:
Mission Advancement : Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.
Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working
relationships with them. Supports fund-raising. Collaboration :
Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities,
opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to
others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view
and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for
understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes
initiative to assist in developing others. Operational
Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from
one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers
ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals,
clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings.
Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial
irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and
deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth :
Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.
Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the
change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths
and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the
functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform
well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and
skills in technology. Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum age of
16. Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic
First Aid certification. YMCA Swim Instructor Certification,
American Red Cross WSI or equivalent. Ability to maintain
certification-level of physical and mental readiness. Must
demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA
standards. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to instruct and observe
participants in proper stroke techniques. Ability to lift equipment
and to lift a small to average size child.
Keywords: YMCA of Southeastern NC, Greenville , SWIM INSTRUCTOR, Healthcare , Wilmington, North Carolina
