One-on-One Private Swim Coach | Build Confidence in the Water

Indiana, PA; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Indiana County YMCA in Indiana, PA is seeking a Private Swim Instructor to provide safe, effective, and individualized swim instruction to members and program participants. This part-time role teaches swimming skills, water safety, and stroke development while supporting swimmers of all ages and abilities in a positive environment.

Responsibilities include private lessons based on goals, maintaining supervision, and following all pool rules and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Current YMCA or nationally recognized Swim Instructor certification required at time of hire.
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance (DHS) required.
• PA State Police PATCH Clearance required.
• PA Child Abuse Clearance required.
• Mandated Reporter Training required.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED and Great American Academy certifications required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized private swim lessons based on participant goals, skill level, and abilities.
• Teach proper swimming techniques, water safety skills, and confidence in the water.
• Maintain constant supervision of participants while in and around the pool area.
• Provide clear instruction, demonstrations, encouragement, and constructive feedback.
• Adjust teaching methods to meet individual learning styles and needs.
• Monitor participant progress and communicate updates with parents/guardians as appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized teaching environment.
• Follow YMCA pool rules, safety procedures, and aquatics policies.
• Maintain professional boundaries with participants and families.
• Communicate scheduling concerns, incidents, accidents, or participant concerns with the Aquatics leadership team.
• Participate in required trainings and staff meetings.

Skills

Swimming skills

Water safety

Communication

Job description

The Indiana County YMCA in Indiana, PA is seeking a Private Swim Instructor to provide safe, effective, and individualized swim instruction to members and program participants. This part-time role teaches swimming skills, water safety, and stroke development while supporting swimmers of all ages and abilities in a positive environment.

Responsibilities include private lessons based on goals, maintaining supervision, and following all pool rules and safety procedures.