Swim Instructor

YMCA of Greater Brandywine; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,257; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family YMCA membership

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Babysitting while you work

Generous program discounts

12% employer contribution to retirement savings

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education reimbursement

Career development and paid training

Unlimited referral bonus

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Brandywine is seeking a part-time swim instructor for the Lionville Community YMCA in Exton, PA. The ideal candidate will be at least 16 years old, have experience in competitive swimming or teaching lessons, and will be responsible for leading swim instruction and ensuring participant safety.

This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and a chance to positively impact the community. Benefits include a free family YMCA membership and various discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Experience in competitive swimming or teaching lessons preferred.
• Obtain and maintain YMCA YSL certification within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate and positively interact with children and adults.
• Be able to demonstrate the five main components of swimming.

Responsibilities

• Lead swim instruction to develop skills.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of participants.
• Greet participants and learn their names.
• Communicate positively with parents/guardians.
• Assist in setting up and cleaning up the pool.

Skills

Experience in competitive swimming

Ability to positively interact with children and adults

Demonstrate swimming techniques

Education

YMCA YSL certification

Job description

Job Details

Location: Lionville Community YMCA – Exton, PA 19341
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $15.00 – $19.06 Hourly
Job Category: Aquatics

Perks & Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00

Responsibilities

• Lead swim instruction to develop skills of all participants within prescribed curriculum.
• Assist in ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants.
• Follow YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s Aquatic Class Promises:
  • Be a positive YMCA role model with an enthusiastic attitude.
  • Instructors are expected to be at all scheduled classes, unless a prior approval from a supervisor is received.
  • Classes will start and end on time.
  • Greet participants and learn their names.
  • Identify participants’ limitations and adapt classes or provide modifications accordingly.
• Communicate positively and accurately with parents/guardians of participants.
• Participate in branch and swim lesson special events.
• Actively participate in all in‑house required drills, including mock drills and monthly in‑house trainings.
• Assist in setting up and cleaning up the pool deck and help close the pool if conditions are unsafe, alerting a supervisor immediately. Follow the Association Thunder and Lightning Policy.
• Assist with the completion of progress reports, mid‑session cards, greeting cards, and birthdays to ensure all participants receive them timely.
• Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Experience in competitive swimming or teaching lessons preferred.
• Obtain and maintain YMCA YSL certification within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate and positively interact with children and adults.
• Be able to demonstrate the five main components of swimming—freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and, preferably, butterfly.
• Obtain and maintain all new‑hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire.

Work Conditions & Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Perform all lifeguard skills required, hear distress signals in the aquatic environment, remain alert with no lapses of consciousness, and observe all assigned zones or areas of responsibility.