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Water Safety Instructor

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)


We are hiring, mature, enthusiastic, safety-minded individuals who love teaching kids & adults. 
WSI's (Swim Instructors) teach swimming skills in a safety-focused environment and drowning prevention skills. 


Training Dates & Times: 
Spring Classes will be announced in January. 

An online portion must be completed.
Minimum of 6 Students.
Minimum age of 16 years old. 
Registration: 
- Free if you work for the Le Mars YMCA
- $225 For the Community
- Deadline is to be determined. 

To Register please contact Jack Eckstaine. 
Phone number: (712) 546 - 6655.
Email Address: Jacke@lemarsymca.org.


Pre-Requisite skills to be completed on the first day:
- 25 Yard Freestyle
- 25 Yard Backstroke
- 25 Yard Breaststroke
- 25 Yard Butterfly
- 25 Yard Sidestroke
- 25 Yard Elementary Backstroke
- 1 Minute Tread without hands.