Swim Lesson Instructor - Bear-Glasgow YMCA Family Location

YMCA; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan

Learning and development workshops

Career advancement opportunities

Staff Discounts on Programs & Services

Job summary

YMCA of Delaware seeks a part-time Swim Lesson Instructor at the Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA in Newark, DE. You will teach swim techniques and water safety to youth and teens, monitor the pool, and maintain progress records while working early mornings, evenings, and some weekends.

We offer a retirement plan, development workshops, and opportunities for career advancement. Rate of pay is $15.00–$19.00 per hour, based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach swim techniques, strokes and water safety to participants of varying abilities.
• Assess and evaluate progress and adjust programs accordingly.
• Monitor pool to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Maintain attendance and progress reports.
• Able to work early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Minimum age 15 years.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim techniques, strokes and water safety.
• Assess progress and adjust programs accordingly.
• Monitor pool for safety and rule compliance.
• Maintain attendance and progress records for all participants.
• Work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Skills

Swim instruction

Progress assessment

Pool safety monitoring

Attendance tracking

Flexible hours

Age 15+

Job description

Swim Lesson Instructor - Bear-Glasgow YMCA Family Location

Job Category : AQUATICS

Requisition Number : SWIML003155

• Posted : October 26, 2026


• Part-Time

Locations

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Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA

Newark, DE 19702, USA

Description

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success

Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve

Unite communities and inspire service to others

12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility

Learning and development workshops

Career advancement opportunities

Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

Rate of pay: $15.00 – $19.00. Final compensation is based on factors such as the skills, qualifications, and experience.

• Ability to teach swim techniques, strokes, and water safety rules to participants with varying swimming abilities.


• Assess and evaluate progress of participants and adjust programs accordingly.


• Monitor pool at all times to prevent accidents and injuries.


• Maintain attendance and progress reports of all participants.


• Able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends.


• Minimum of 15 years of age.


• Ability to swim 25 yards of 4 of the following strokes: Front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, butterfly, side stroke, or elementary back stroke.

Preferred Qualification

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.

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