Swim Instructor

Job Details: Job Location: Indiana County YMCA Legal Address

• Indiana, PA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $8.00 - $10.00Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Swim Instructor Pay: $8.00-$10.00/hour Job Type: Part-time Schedule: Varies based on program needs. Applicants should be available for the listed lesson times. Availability for Northern Cambria swim lessons on Saturday mornings is preferred. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Thursdays: 6:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Position Summary

The YMCA of Indiana County is seeking a Swim Instructor to plan and lead swim lessons for participants of all ages and abilities. The Swim Instructor promotes water safety, swimming skill development, and confidence while creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment. This position provides excellent customer service to participants and families while demonstrating the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Essential Responsibilities Plan and conduct swim lessons according to YMCA curriculum and YMCA of Indiana County standards. Teach swimming techniques, water safety skills, and stroke development to participants of varying ages and abilities. Adapt instruction to meet individual participant needs and encourage skill progression and confidence.

Continuously monitor participants and maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Track attendance, skill evaluations, and participant progress accurately. Build positive relationships with swimmers and their families and communicate regarding class progress, concerns, and program updates. Be available before and after classes to answer questions from parents and participants.

Attend all scheduled classes and follow department procedures for reporting absences and obtaining coverage when applicable. Set up, inspect, and properly store instructional equipment before and after classes. Maintain a clean and safe pool deck, instructional equipment, and surrounding aquatic areas. Enforce pool rules and YMCA policies consistently and professionally.

Respond appropriately to emergencies and complete required incident documentation. Attend required staff meetings, in-service trainings, safety drills, and continuing education opportunities. Provide exceptional customer service and represent the YMCA in a positive and professional manner. Perform other duties as assigned to support the Aquatics Department.

Employee Benefits Every YMCA employee receives a free YMCA membership, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications Must be at least 14 years of age. Ability to swim proficiently and demonstrate swimming strokes and water safety skills. Strong knowledge of water safety principles and basic aquatic instruction techniques. Ability to teach participants of varying ages and skill levels. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to evaluate participant progress and adapt instruction as needed. Demonstrated reliability, responsibility, professionalism, and maturity. Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment. Ability to remain in the water for extended periods while instructing swim lessons. Ability to safely assist swimmers of varying ages and abilities.

Ability to respond quickly and effectively during emergency situations. Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and move around the pool deck throughout the workday. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 pounds. Previous experience teaching or assisting with swim lessons is preferred but not required.

Required Clearances & Certifications FBI Fingerprint Clearance required at hire. PA State Police PATCH required at hire. PA Child Abuse Clearance required at hire. Mandated Reporter training required at hire. First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire. Great American Academy certifications required within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience teaching or assisting with swim lessons. Experience working with children or youth. YMCA swim instructor training or certification. Availability for Northern Cambria swim lessons on Saturday mornings. Commitment to the YMCA mission and core values.