West Suburban YMCA·Newton, Massachusetts
Provide direct leadership and instruction for students in swimming classes while ensuring a safe environment. Build authentic relationships with parents and students and maintain accurate progress records.
The WSYMCA is seeking an experienced Full Time Swim Instructor to join our team! Come join a fun, inclusive organization where you can grow in your YMCA career! Great benefits package, which includes a 12% retirement contribution (once vested). Apply today!
Starting pay at $15.50, dependent upon experience, certifications and education.
Free membership! Inclusive, fun and welcoming culture! Supportive environment where all team members thrive!
Provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes.
1. Instructs swim lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines (i.e. keeping swimmers safe, challenged, and actively engaged, maintain a safe swimming environment, and enforcing pool rules & policies), having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
2. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourage parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
3. Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules; and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
4. Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.)
5. Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
6. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports, as necessary.
7. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
8. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
9. Willingness to accept responsibilities and duties other than those assigned.
1. Minimum age of 15.
2.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
3. Must be able to demonstrate all stokes and swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
4. Current American Red Cross Lifeguard, or equivalent preferred.
5. YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent preferred.
1. Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke technique.
2. Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.
3. Ability to swim and demonstrate all strokes and skills.
The West Suburban YMCA is a charitable organization that welcomes all by creating a community that hires individuals of any age, race, gender, religion, heritage, economic circumstance, or physical ability. We focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to ensure all children, adults and families are healthy, confident and connected.
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Candidates must be at least 15 years old and hold certifications in CPR, AED, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen. Ability to demonstrate all swim strokes and skills according to YMCA standards is required.
Market context
In Massachusetts, swim instructor openings are often tied to year-round aquatics programs, youth lessons, and community fitness centers, so demand can be steady where pools operate continuously. This role is competitive because candidates need current CPR, AED, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications, plus the ability to demonstrate all swim strokes and YMCA standards. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and review the posted requirements and benefits carefully; on this platform, they are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.