Swim Lesson Instructor - Brandywine, DE YMCA Family

YMCA of Delaware; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded retirement plan

Learning and development workshops

Career advancement opportunities

Staff discounts on programs and services

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a part-time Aquatics instructor at Brandywine YMCA. The role involves teaching swimming techniques and ensuring water safety while working with participants of varying abilities. Candidates must be at least 15 years old, possess swimming proficiency in multiple strokes, and be flexible with scheduling. Competitive pay ranging from $15.00 to $19.00 based on experience and skills. Join us in enhancing the health and wellbeing of families and individuals in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of age required.
• Ability to swim 25 yards of 4 different strokes.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim techniques and safety rules.
• Assess participant progress and adjust programs.
• Monitor the pool to prevent accidents.
• Maintain attendance and progress reports.

Skills

Teaching swim techniques

Water safety knowledge

Monitoring skills

Flexibility in scheduling

Swimming proficiency in multiple strokes

Job description

Job Category: AQUATICS

Supervisor: Sarah Kelly

Requisition Number: SWIML002988

• Posted : February 17, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Brandywine YMCA
Wilmington, DE 19803, 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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