Swim Instructor: Free Membership & Impact

West Suburban YMCA | Newton, MA; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

West Suburban YMCA in Newton, MA seeks experienced Swim Instructors to join our team at Church St and Wells Ave locations. Starting pay at $15.50, dependent upon experience, certifications and education. Free membership and an inclusive, welcoming culture.

The role provides leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes, with a focus on safety, engagement, and YMCA guidelines. Certification in lifeguarding and swim instruction preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 15.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen required.
• Demonstrate all strokes and swim instructor skills per YMCA standards.
• Lifeguard certification (American Red Cross or equivalent) preferred.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swim lessons per YMCA guidelines, keeping swimmers safe, challenged and engaged.
• Build relationships with students and parents; encourage involvement and volunteers.
• Communicate information on aquatics programs and schedules and refer to other programs when appropriate.
• Maintain attendance and progress records.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follow YMCA policies and safety procedures; complete incident reports as needed.
• Organize and store class equipment; report damaged items.
• Train and supervise class aides as assigned.
• Willing to take on other duties as assigned.

Skills

Swimming instruction

Safety awareness

Parent communication

Education

CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid

YMCA Swim Instructor certification

American Red Cross Lifeguard (preferred)

Job description

West Suburban YMCA in Newton, MA seeks experienced Swim Instructors to join our team at Church St and Wells Ave locations. Starting pay at $15.50, dependent upon experience, certifications and education. Free membership and an inclusive, welcoming culture.

The role provides leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes, with a focus on safety, engagement, and YMCA guidelines. Certification in lifeguarding and swim instruction preferred.