Swim Lesson Instructor - Sussex YMCA Family Location

YMCA of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; 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

A community-focused organization in Delaware is seeking a Swim Lesson Instructor to teach swim techniques and ensure water safety for participants of varying abilities. Responsibilities include assessing progress, maintaining attendance, and monitoring the pool to prevent accidents. Candidates must be at least 15 years old and able to swim four different strokes. This part-time role offers flexible hours and a pay rate between $15.00 and $19.00, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim techniques, strokes, and water safety rules to participants.
• 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.

Skills

Teach swim techniques

Monitor pool for safety

Assess participant progress

Work flexible hours

Swim various strokes

Job description

Swim Lesson Instructor - Sussex YMCA Family Location

Job Category: AQUATICS

Requisition Number: SWIML002869

• Posted : August 25, 2025
• Part-Time

Locations

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Sussex Family YMCA
105 Church Street
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, USA

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.

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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