Swim Lesson Instructor - West Philadelphia YMCA

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership

Flexible schedule

Discounts on care

Summer camp discounts

Job summary

The YMCA is seeking evenings and weekends Swim Instructors or Aides in Philadelphia for ages 15+. You will help teach lifesaving swimming skills in a supportive, fun environment.

Roles involve keeping participants safe, guiding progress, and communicating with parents; CPR certification and in-water skills assessment are required; training and mentorship are provided.

Join a nonprofit that supports the community, offers flexible scheduling, and access to member benefits.

Qualifications

• Age 15+
• Experience with kids and passion for teaching children to swim
• Ability to pass American Red Cross CPR Certification
• Ability to complete and pass our 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

Experience with kids

Passionate about teaching

CPR Certification

In-water skills assessment

Job description

Evenings & Weekends Shifts Available!

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 instructors or aides. As a swim instructor or aide you develop important skills such as communication, leadership and responsibility that will serve you for a lifetime!

Some rewards for joining our team:

• 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 (Or 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 (Or 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