Swim Instructor I & II — Part-Time with Perks

YMCA of Greater Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE YMCA Membership

Discounts on programs

Retirement plan up to 10%

Health, Dental, Vision

Vacation and Sick Time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Boston is hiring a Swim Instructor I & II at North Suburban YMCA to teach swim lessons under the YMCA model. The role emphasizes working with children, ensuring safety, maintaining class flow, and communicating progress to parents.

CPR/First Aid and WSI certifications are valued, and the position is non-exempt hourly with shift flexibility, including weekends. Applicants should bring prior swim instruction experience, be prepared to supervise students at all times in the pool,

Qualifications

• Experience teaching swim lessons and working with children.
• Ability to communicate progress to parents.
• Adherence to pool rules and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent member service by exceeding member expectations.
• Report on the deck 15 minutes before the scheduled shift dressed in a bathing suit.
• Have equipment ready before your class and store it promptly after your class.
• All instructors must start and end classes on time.
• Agree to teach for an entire session. Absenteeism MUST be kept to a minimum.
• Communicate child’s progress with parents on an ongoing basis, not just when handing out progress reports.
• Adhere to all pool rules and policies. Begin the first class with a reminder of the rules, bathrooms, etc.
• Know and implement any and all emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate attendance for each class as well as updated skill completions using all required forms.
• Take notes as need on the strengths and weaknesses of each child in the class.
• Maintain control and safety of the class. Keep a watchful eye on everyone in the class.
• Exercise good judgment, competence in meeting the goals, objectives, needs and interest of the YMCA, the class as a whole and the individual student.
• Incorporate all five-program components into each lesson: personal safety, water orientation/stroke development, water sports and games, rescue and personal growth.
• Maintain a clear and consistent line of communication with all supervisors.
• Participate in all branch safety and quality drills
• Attend all required monthly and yearly in-service trainings
• Engage in active listening with members in order to build relationships, understand each individual’s goals and interests and take the initiative to assist in the achievement of those goals.
• Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with the YMCA mission and goals at all times.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Swim instruction

Customer service

Child supervision

Tools

CPR

First Aid

O2

WSI

YMCA Swim Lessons (YSL)

Job description

YMCA of Greater Boston is hiring a Swim Instructor I & II at North Suburban YMCA to teach swim lessons under the YMCA model. The role emphasizes working with children, ensuring safety, maintaining class flow, and communicating progress to parents.

CPR/First Aid and WSI certifications are valued, and the position is non-exempt hourly with shift flexibility, including weekends. Applicants should bring prior swim instruction experience, be prepared to supervise students at all times in the pool,