Swim Lesson Instructor

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Havertown (Delaware County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer retention bonus: $500 after 300

Free YMCA membership

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care and summer cam

Career planning through the Y

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Swim Instructor Aide to support safe, engaging swim lessons for members and kids aged 15 and up. You’ll help create a positive aquatics experience, assist in lessons, and work with a team dedicated to safety and learning.

The role emphasizes communication, leadership, and responsibility, with rewards like a summer bonus, free YMCA membership, flexible scheduling, and vendor discounts.

Qualifications

• Age 15+ required.
• Experience with kids and passion for teaching children to swim.
• Ability to pass American Red Cross CPR Certification.
• Ability to complete and pass our in-water skills assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment that allows members and participants to learn to swim.
• Encourage and support students to provide an enjoyable aquatics experience.
• Evaluate swimming skills; complete progress reports for each session; complete communications for parents.
• Participate as a part of the aquatics staff team in providing a safe and enjoyable environment.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

Experience with kids

Communication

Leadership

Responsibility

Job description

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! Love swimming and working with children? We got you. Passionate about teaching the lifesaving skill of swimming? We are looking for individuals, age 15+ to serve as swim instructor aides. As a swim instructor aide you develop important skills such as communication, leadership and responsibility that will serve you for a lifetime!

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Summer Retention Bonus: Support a safe and successful pool season- team members who work 300 hours between Memorial Day and Labor Day will earn a $500 bonus!
• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Flexible work schedule
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job as our Swim Instructor Aide:

• Age 15+
• Experience with kids and passionate about teaching children to swim
• Ability to pass American Red Cross CPR Certification
• Ability to complete and pass our in-water skills assessment

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Swim Instructor Aide:

• Provide a safe environment that allows members and participants to learn to swim
• Encourage and support students to provide an enjoyable aquatics experience
• Evaluate swimming skills; complete progress reports for each session; complete communications for parents
• Participate as a part of the aquatics staff team in providing a safe and enjoyable environment
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team
• Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.