Swim Instructor - Flexible Hours, Paid Training

Paycom - ATS; Ipswich (MA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Employee discounts on YMCA programs

Free uniform and swag

Paid training

Professional development

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

YMCA of the North Shore is hiring Swim Instructors to teach swim lessons for children and adults using the YMCA Swim Curriculum. We provide paid training, shadowing, and ongoing coaching in a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities include leading group and private lessons, promoting water safety, and creating an inclusive learning space where every swimmer progresses with confidence. Flexible scheduling helps balance life and work.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Current certifications in Lifeguarding/Swim Instruction, Pro CPR, First Aid, and Oxygen preferred – or willing to obtain.
• Positive attitude, love of the water, and desire to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons to children and adults of all ages and abilities.
• Lead engaging group and private lessons using the YMCA Swim Curriculum.
• Promote water safety while helping participants build confidence and achieve their goals.
• Create a positive, encouraging, and inclusive learning environment.
• Celebrate each swimmer's progress and make every lesson fun and meaningful.

Skills

Positive attitude

Love of the water

Desire to make a difference

Education

Lifeguarding certification

Swim instruction certification

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Oxygen certification

Job description

YMCA of the North Shore is hiring Swim Instructors to teach swim lessons for children and adults using the YMCA Swim Curriculum. We provide paid training, shadowing, and ongoing coaching in a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities include leading group and private lessons, promoting water safety, and creating an inclusive learning space where every swimmer progresses with confidence. Flexible scheduling helps balance life and work.