Swim Lesson Instructor - Bear-Glasgow YMCA Family Location

YMCA of Delaware; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Development workshops

Career advancement

Staff discounts

Job summary

YMCA of Delaware is seeking a dedicated Swim Instructor to teach swim techniques, strokes, and water safety to participants of varying abilities. You will assess progress, monitor the pool for safety, and maintain participant records.

The role requires flexibility for early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends. Ideal candidates are at least 15 years old and committed to youth development, with opportunities for professional growth and participation in staff workshops and discounts on

Qualifications

• Teach swim techniques, strokes and water safety to participants.
• Assess and evaluate progress of participants and adjust programs accordingly.
• Maintain attendance and progress reports of all participants.
• Able to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends.
• Minimum age 15 years.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim techniques, strokes, and water safety to participants with varying swimming abilities.
• Assess and evaluate progress 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.

Skills

Swim instruction

Water safety

Flexible hours

Job description

Job Details

Description

Our Promise

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.

Benefits & Perks

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

• 12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
• Learning and development workshops
• Career advancement opportunities
• Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

Essential Responsibilities

• 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 Requirements

• 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

• Multi-Lingual

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.