Swim Instructor

YMCA • Warminster, PA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA is hiring group and private Swim Instructors, age 15 and older, to teach children and other participants swimming skills. The role offers part-time hourly work with a minimum of five hours per week, and full-time opportunities of 40 hours per week are also available. Weekday daytime, evening, and weekend availability is offered. Compensation is $12.50–$23 per hour.

Instructors help participants reach their swim-skill goals, conduct lessons in line with YMCA curricula and policies, maintain a safe and supportive learning environment, and communicate with participants and guardians about progress. Responsibilities and expertise vary by instructor level. Level 1 instructors support lessons and monitor participants; Level 2 instructors teach lessons, provide individualized instruction, develop customized lesson plans, and manage participant scheduling; Level 3 instructors provide advanced instruction, mentor other instructors, manage a larger client and class schedule, and facilitate staff training.

The YMCA provides comprehensive training, and previous teaching experience is not required. The role offers opportunities to learn and grow while contributing to a nonprofit organization focused on strengthening the community.

Requirements

• Be at least 15 years old.
• Have experience with children and a passion for teaching children to swim.
• Be able to pass American Red Cross CPR Certification.
• Be able to complete an in-water skills assessment.
• Maintain at least five hours per week of group and/or private lessons for Level 1 and Level 2 roles.
• For Level 3, manage the stated minimum schedule during peak times: 12 hours per week part-time or 24 hours per week full-time.

Nice To Haves

• No previous teaching experience is necessary; comprehensive training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Work with groups and individuals to help them achieve their swim-skill goals.
• Conduct lessons in accordance with YMCA internal lesson plans and policies.
• Set up and clean up lesson equipment.
• Communicate with participants and their guardians about lesson progress and goals.
• Ensure a safe, nurturing environment for students.
• Collaborate with aquatics staff, lifeguards, and supervisors to support pool operations and programming.
• Participate in staff training and in-service meetings.
• Support swim lesson instructors teaching small groups, follow established curricula, monitor safety and technique, and provide feedback and encouragement (Level 1).
• Teach individuals or small groups, provide one-on-one instruction tailored to client goals and skill levels, develop customized lesson plans, and maintain accurate private and semi-private participant schedules (Level 2).
• Mentor new and Level 1 instructors, provide advanced instruction, manage a large book of clients and classes, and facilitate staff trainings (Level 3).
• Maintain the minimum weekly lesson hours applicable to the instructor level: five hours for Level 1 and Level 2; Level 3 has minimums of 12 hours per week part-time or 24 hours per week full-time during peak times.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership with access to all branches.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Comprehensive training.
• Up to 50%–100% discounts on child care and summer camp programs.
• Support from a team.
• Opportunities to learn and grow at the YMCA.
• Opportunity to contribute to a nonprofit organization working to strengthen the community.
• Retirement planning information is available upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed