Swim Lesson Instructor

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Phoenixville (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer Retention Bonus: $500 bonus

Free YMCA membership

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care and summerCamp

Career planning support

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Swim Instructor Aide to help create a safe, engaging learning environment for swimmers of all ages. The role emphasizes communication, leadership, and responsibility while supporting a successful pool season.

Ideal candidates are at least 15 years old, enjoy working with kids, and can obtain American Red Cross CPR certification along with passing our in-water skills assessment. Join our team today.

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 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

Age 15+

Experience with kids

CPR Certification (American Red Cross)

In-water skills assessment

Job description

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

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