Job detail
Swim Instructor
YMCA Of Greater Hartford
PART_TIME
Posted 3/2/2026
Location
Plainville, Connecticut
Core responsibilities
The swim instructor provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes according to ymca guidelines, while prioritizing building authentic relationships with students and parents. This role also involves maintaining required records, enforcing pool rules, and promoting the ymca mission and values.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess a current ymca swim instructor certificate, along with cpr for the professional rescuer certification (Infant, child, and adult). Desired qualities include maturity, responsibility, positive values, and a sincere interest in working with people.
Safety ProceduresRecord KeepingRelationship BuildingLeadershipTrainingCPRSupervisionMotivationEmergency ProceduresFirst AidSwimming InstructionEquipment OrganizationOxygen Administration