Swim Lesson Instructor

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership - access to all h

Sweet discounts on child care and camp

Planning for your future at the Y

Job summary

Boyertown YMCA is seeking a swim instructor to guide and supervise swimmers in a safe, fun learning environment. The role emphasizes communication, leadership and responsibility while helping participants develop essential swimming skills.

Ideal candidates are at least 15 years old, enjoy working with children and can obtain American Red Cross CPR certification. In-water skills assessment must be passed to join the aquatics team.

Qualifications

• Age 15+
• 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

Teach swimming to children

CPR Certification (American Red Cross)

Job description

Boyertown YMCA, 301 W Spring St, Boyertown, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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 instructors. As a swim instructor you develop important skills such as communication, leadership and responsibility that will serve you for a lifetime!

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• 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:

• 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:

• 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

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is for me- we want to meet you!

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.

Boyertown YMCA, 301 W Spring St, Boyertown, Pennsylvania, United States of America