Swim Instructor

YMCA of Greater Brandywine; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,257; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family YMCA membership

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and plentiful PTO

Generous program discounts

Employer contribution to retirement savings

Continuing education reimbursement

Career development and paid training

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Brandywine is seeking dedicated individuals for swim instruction at the Kennett Area YMCA. The position entails developing participants' skills while ensuring their safety and well-being during classes.

Qualifications include being at least 16 years old and preferably having experience in competitive swimming or teaching lessons. Candidates will need to obtain YMCA YSL certification within six months of hire, demonstrating an enthusiastic attitude and the ability to positively interact with children and adults.

The role offers several perks, including a free YMCA membership, medical benefits, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Experience in competitive swimming or teaching lessons preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to relate and positively interact with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Lead swim instruction to develop skills of all participants.
• Assist in ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants.
• Communicate positively with parents/guardians.

Skills

Competitive swimming experience

Teaching lessons

Positive interaction with children and adults

Education

YMCA YSL certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kennett Area YMCA - Kennett Square, PA 19348
Salary Range: $15.00 - $19.06 Hourly
Job Category: Aquatics

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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

What You’ll Do

• 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 instructor received prior approval from supervisor
  • Classes will start and end on time.
  • Greet participants and learn their names.
  • Identify participants’ limitations and adapt your classes and/or provide modifications accordingly.
• Communicate positively and accurately with all the 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 in closing the pool if conditions are unsafe and alert 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 in a timely manner.
• 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 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 and 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. Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard. Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness. See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.