Swim Instructor

Job Title: Swim Instructor

Branch: Kennett Area YMCA

Pay Class: Part Time

Shifts/Availability: Weeknights 4-8pm varies, M, Th, Fr, Saturdays 9am-12pm
Rate: $14.00-17.00

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 Kennett 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 16 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 
• Free Family Membership (all family members must live in the same household)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus