YMCA of Kingston and Ulster·City of Kingston, New York
Provide skill-based swim and water safety instruction to students of all ages while maintaining constant supervision. Develop positive relationships with students and caregivers to support a nurturing learning environment.
Provides skill-based swim and water safety instruction to people of all ages.
Maintains constant supervision of students to ensure safety.
Creates positive, nurturing relationships with students and builds cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers.
Promotes and supports the potential of all students in program.
Facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience.
Assist with water safety instruction to students of all ages and abilities
Helps plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values
Helps to create new approaches to serve the needs of program participants
Adheres to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards, and ensures consistency with evidence-based practices
Maintains constant supervision of students, identifies students who need assistance, and supports students as necessary to ensure a positive learning environment
Attends staff meetings and trainings
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies
Helps with other tasks when needed.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lift equipment and a small- to average-size child.
Remain in the pool area at all times.
Remain alert, with no lapses of consciousness, in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.
Recognize distress signals.
Support child or adult body weight in the water.
Remain in water ranging from 80–90 degrees for one to four hours.
Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance, in normal and loud situations.
Candidates must be at least 14 years old and possess the ability to swim and tread water in both shallow and deep areas. Strong communication skills and the ability to recognize hazardous situations are required.
Market context
In New York, swim instructor openings are often driven by year-round demand at pools, schools, and community programs, especially for candidates who can work with children in the water. This role can be competitive because employers look for CPR/AED and First Aid readiness, comfort lifting 50 pounds, and the ability to complete curriculum training quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification timeline before applying.