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Swim Instructor

YMCA·Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania

$13 - $23/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The swim instructor is responsible for conducting group and private swimming lessons while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for students. They must also collaborate with aquatics staff, maintain equipment, and communicate progress to participants and guardians.

Swim Instructor

Pen Argyl, PA | Part Time, Hourly (5 hours minimum per week required); Full Time Opportunities (40 hours a week) Also Available | Weekday Days, Evenings & Weekends | $12.50 - $23 per hour

Love swimming and working with children? We got you.

Passionate about teaching the lifesaving skill of swimming? We are looking for individuals, age 15+ to serve as group and private swim instructors. As a swim instructor, you develop important skills such as communication, leadership and responsibility that will serve you for a lifetime!

Some rewards for joining our team

Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!

Flexible work schedule

We provide comprehensive training - no previous teaching experience necessary!

Clients are waiting… start impacting lives right away!

Up to 50%-100% discounts on child care and summer camp programs

Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed to be a Swim Instructor

  • Age 15+
  • Experience with kids and passionate about teaching children to swim
  • Ability to pass American Red Cross CPR Certification
  • Ability to complete our in-water skills assessment

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Swim Instructor

  • Working with groups and individuals to help them achieve their swim-skill goals
  • Ensuring that lessons are conducted in accordance with the YMCA's internal lesson plans and policies
  • Setting and cleaning up equipment for lessons
  • Communicating with participants and their guardians about lesson progress and goals
  • Ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for the students to thrive in
  • Working collaboratively with aquatics staff, lifeguards, and supervisors to support overall pool operations and programming
  • Participating in staff training and in-service meetings
  • Level 1
  • Swim
  • Instructor should have the experience in:
  • Supporting swim lesson instructors teaching to small groups, following established curricula
  • Monitoring participants to ensure safety and proper technique
  • Providing feedback and encouragement to participants to support their progress
  • Setting and cleaning up equipment for lessons
  • Maintaining a minimum of 5 hours a week of group and/or private lessons
  • Level 2
  • Swim
  • Instructor should have the additional expertise:
  • Teaching swimming lessons to individuals or small groups, following established curricula
  • Monitoring participants to ensure safety and proper technique
  • Providing feedback and encouragement to participants to support their progress
  • Providing one-on-one swim instruction tailored to the client’s goals and skill level
  • Developing and implementing customized lesson plans to improve client abilities
  • Maintaining accurate scheduling of private and semi-private participants using scheduling system
  • Maintaining a minimum of 5 hours a week of group and/or private lessons
  • Level 3
  • Swim
  • Instructor should have the additional expertise in:
  • Mentoring new instructors
  • Providing advanced swim instruction to clients, addressing specific goals and challenges
  • Mentoring Level I instructors, offering guidance and support on best practices
  • Managing a large book of clients and classes (12 hours minimum/week part-time, 24 hours minimum/week full-time during peak times of 3:30PM - 8:30PM weekdays and 9:00
  • AM - 1:00 PM weekends)
  • Facilitating staff trainings

What you can expect

  • Rewarding and Dynamic workdays
  • Support from an amazing team
  • Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
  • Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 15 years old and possess a passion for teaching children to swim. The role requires the ability to pass an American Red Cross CPR certification and complete an in-water skills assessment.

  • Communication
  • Mentoring
  • Leadership
  • Customer service
  • Responsibility
  • CPR certification
  • Lesson planning
  • Safety monitoring
  • Child development
  • Swimming instruction
  • Aquatics operations

Benefits

  • Free YMCA membership
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Child care discounts
  • Comprehensive training
  • Summer camp program discounts

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$13 - $23/hr
Location
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Posted
Apr 5, 2026
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Hiring organization

YMCA

The YMCA is a nonprofit, charitable membership organization based on Christian principles dedicated to improving the quality of life in our community. The YMCA of Youngstown consists of the Central Y in downtown Youngstown, the Davis Family Y in Boardman, Ohio, and Camp Fitch Y,...

Salary listed on 104 jobs
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Market context

Swim instructors are needed in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, swim instructor roles often draw steady interest because pools, YMCAs, and community programs need staff who can teach water safety and basic stroke technique. This role is competitive for candidates who can demonstrate multiple strokes, meet age and certification requirements, and stay current on safety credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm you can complete YMCA YSL certification within six months before applying.

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