Swim Instructor – Part-Time (On Site)

YMCA of the Lowcountry Inc • Port Royal, SC

3d • $24 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of the Lowcountry is seeking confident, engaging, and safety-focused Swim Instructors to deliver high-quality swim lessons to participants of all ages and skill levels. The role promotes water safety, builds confidence, and supports the YMCA’s mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. It is a year-round, part-time, on-site position with flexible scheduling. Morning, afternoon, and evening shifts, as well as private lesson opportunities, are available based on the instructor’s availability.

Requirements

• YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or the ability to obtain it within the required timeframe.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications, or the ability to obtain them within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to demonstrate swim instructor competencies according to YMCA standards.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Commitment to the YMCA mission, safety standards, and youth protection practices.
• Ability to demonstrate and observe swim strokes and aquatic skills.
• Ability to remain alert and attentive in a pool environment for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, assist, or support children and equipment weighing up to approximately 30 pounds.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor aquatic environments.

Nice To Haves

• Previous swim instruction or aquatic experience.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Passion for water safety and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality swim lessons to participants of all ages and skill levels.
• Promote water safety and help participants build confidence and swimming skills.
• Demonstrate and observe swim strokes and aquatic skills.
• Maintain attentiveness in the pool environment and follow YMCA safety standards and youth protection practices.

Benefits

• Complimentary YMCA membership for part-time employees; an additional adult family member may be added for $20 per month.
• Participation in the National YMCA Retirement Fund defined contribution plan. Employees become eligible for a 12% employer contribution after completing 1,000 hours of service in each of two 12-month periods, which do not have to be consecutive.
• Eligibility to make voluntary 403(b) retirement contributions; there is no employer match.
• Discounts on YMCA programs for immediate family: 50% for staff working 20 or more hours per pay period, 25% for staff working 10–19 hours per pay period, and 15% for staff working fewer than 10 hours per pay period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed