Swim Instructor

We are a diverse community joined together by a shared commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living and foster social responsibility.

With more than 60,000 members across Chester County, our programs and facilities are always based on the unique needs and interests of the communities we serve. In addition, our volunteers, staff, members and donors are all united by a deep commitment to continually strengthen Chester County.

Job Title: Swim Instructor

Branch: Upper Main Line YMCA

Pay Class: Part Time
Shifts/Availability: Mid-day, evenings, and Saturday morning 
Rate: $14.00-$16.00

About the YMCA of Greater Brandywine: The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County, is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all. 

Position Purpose: The Upper Main Line YMCA is looking for an enthusiastic Swim Instructor to deliver our swim lesson program while providing excellent member service and engagement of program participants.  

Responsibilities: 

• Lead swim instruction to develop skills of all participants 
• Assist in ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants 
• Follow YMCA of Greater Brandywine Aquatic Class best practices: 
• Be a positive YMCA role model with an enthusiastic attitude 
• Classes will start and end on time 
• Greet participants and learn their names 
• Identify your participants’ limitations and adapt your classes and/or provide modifications accordingly 
• Communicate positively and accurately with all the parents/guardians of participants 
• Participate in branch and swim lesson special events 
• Actively participate in all in-house required drills, including mock drills and monthly in-house trainings 
• Assist in setting up and cleaning up pool deck and help in closing pool if conditions are unsafe 
• Assist with the completion of progress reports and deliver in a timely manner 
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor  

Qualifications: 

• Must be 15 years of age or older 
• Swimming experience required, prior experience in competitive swimming and/or teaching swim lessons preferred 
• Obtain and maintain YMCA YSL certification within 6 months of hire 
• Demonstrated the ability to relate and positively interact with children and adults 
• Be able to demonstrate the five main components of swimming – freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly  

Benefits: 

• Making a difference in a person’s life every day. 
• Fun, fast-paced work environment  
• Working for a diverse and inclusive community-based non-profit 
• Opportunities for training and advancement 
• Free Family Membership (all members of the family membership must live in the same household)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses