Swim Instructor — Flexible Schedule, Engaging Lessons

Ymca-of-Greater-Brandywine; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family YMCA membership

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO for full-time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Brandywine seeks a Swim Instructor to lead instruction and ensure participant safety in our swim lesson program. You will engage members, follow curriculum, greet participants, and support a positive learning environment.

Ideal candidates are 15+ years old, with competitive swimming or teaching experience, and willing to obtain YMCA YSL certification within 6 months. Strong communication with parents and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 15 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 all five main strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, butterfly.

Responsibilities

• Lead swim instruction to develop skills within the prescribed curriculum.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
• Greet participants and learn their names; communicate with parents/guardians.
• Assist with drills, events, and required trainings; set up/clean pool area.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Child interaction

Lifeguard awareness

Teamwork

Education

YMCA YSL certification

Job description

YMCA of Greater Brandywine seeks a Swim Instructor to lead instruction and ensure participant safety in our swim lesson program. You will engage members, follow curriculum, greet participants, and support a positive learning environment.

Ideal candidates are 15+ years old, with competitive swimming or teaching experience, and willing to obtain YMCA YSL certification within 6 months. Strong communication with parents and teamwork are essential.