Part-Time Swim Instructor - Greenpoint | Flexible Hours

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor I at the Greenpoint branch in Brooklyn. You will maintain safe conditions, deliver swim instruction across ages and levels, and promote a positive, inclusive atmosphere in line with Aquatics policies.

The role requires current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification (or equivalent), BLS/First Aid, and a willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 17 years of age or older.
• Current YMCA Swim Lessons certification or equivalent required.
• Current Basic Life Support, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications required.
• Demonstrate swim strokes and BLS/BFA/EO skills.
• Excellent hospitality skills.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Must be Instructor Ready: uniform, lesson plans, maintain records (attendance, track progress, and complete end-of-session reports).
• Instruct participants in accordance with YMCA Aquatics program standards, using lesson guides and developing positive relationships with participants.
• Set up, breakdown, and store equipment for each class; have equipment ready prior to classes and store afterward.
• Attend mandatory in-service training on a monthly basis.
• Must attain YMCA Lifeguard certification within 90 days of hire and YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification within 120 days of hire.
• Know and understand the Emergency Action Plan and Emergency Evacuation Routes.
• Enforce Aquatics safety rules consistently and fairly.
• Maintain positive relationships with class participants, parents/guardians, non-class members, and staff.
• Promote other Aquatics programs and be knowledgeable of pool schedules and programs.
• Maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.

Skills

Lifeguard/First Aid

Swim Lesson Instructor certification

BLS/First Aid

Hospitality skills

Flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor I at the Greenpoint branch in Brooklyn. You will maintain safe conditions, deliver swim instruction across ages and levels, and promote a positive, inclusive atmosphere in line with Aquatics policies.

The role requires current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification (or equivalent), BLS/First Aid, and a willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.