Old Colony YMCA·Middleborough, Massachusetts
The Swim Instructor is responsible for planning and teaching aquatic lessons while ensuring the safety and supervision of all pool participants. Additional duties include maintaining facility cleanliness, tracking attendance, and promoting YMCA values and programs.
Wear appropriate aquatic attire including identifiable instructor shirt and bathing suit.
Provide friendly, courteous, safe service to all members, clients, and volunteers of the Y.
Prepare lesson plans for assigned classes.
Instruct assigned classes.
Maintain communication with class participants and parents.
Explain class and pool procedures to program participants.
Evaluate swimming levels and prepare certificates.
Attend all staff meetings and trainings.
Maintain updated certifications as required by OCY.
Keep accurate attendance and class records.
Distribute and collect parent evaluations at assigned times with results given to Aquatic Coordinator.
Actively recruit members for OCY.
Promote the values of the YMCA’s Character Development of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
Communicate to all program participants and all members all program and membership promotions.
• Adhere to all fiscal policies and procedures of the Old Colony Y.
Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.
Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Wear appropriate aquatic attire including identifiable instructor shirt and bathing suit.
Provide friendly, courteous, safe service to all members, clients, and volunteers of the Y.
Prepare lesson plans for assigned classes.
Instruct assigned classes.
Maintain communication with class participants and parents.
Explain class and pool procedures to program participants.
Evaluate swimming levels and prepare certificates.
Attend all staff meetings and trainings.
Maintain updated certifications as required by OCY.
Keep accurate attendance and class records.
Distribute and collect parent evaluations at assigned times with results given to Aquatic Coordinator.
Actively recruit members for OCY.
Promote the values of the YMCA’s Character Development of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
Communicate to all program participants and all members all program and membership promotions.
• Adhere to all fiscal policies and procedures of the Old Colony Y.
Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.
Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Market context
In Massachusetts, swim instructor openings often reflect steady demand from pools, YMCAs, and community programs, especially where youth lessons and water-safety instruction are priorities. This role is competitive because it requires current CPR, AED, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications, plus the ability to demonstrate YMCA-standard strokes and skills. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you research time.