Job detail
Swim Instructor
YMCA Of Greater Hartford
PART_TIME
Posted 4/8/2026
Location
Hartford, Connecticut
Core responsibilities
The swim instructor provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes while building authentic relationships with participants. They are responsible for maintaining safety, enforcing pool rules, and managing class records and equipment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and hold a current ymca swim instructor certificate or equivalent. Proficiency in cpr for the professional rescuer is required, with first aid and oxygen administration certifications preferred.
professional certificateCommunicationCPRSupervisionRelationship buildingRecord keepingFirst aidEmergency responseLesson planningSwim instructionOxygen administrationAquatics safety