Swim Instructor

Job Details Location: Lionville Community YMCA – Exton, PA 19341 Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: $15.00 – $19.06 Hourly Job Category: Aquatics Perks & Benefits Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day) Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more! 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire Employee Assistance Program Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University Career development and paid training Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00 Responsibilities Lead swim instruction to develop skills of all participants within prescribed curriculum. Assist in ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants. Follow YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s Aquatic Class Promises: Be a positive YMCA role model with an enthusiastic attitude. Instructors are expected to be at all scheduled classes, unless a prior approval from a supervisor is received. Classes will start and end on time. Greet participants and learn their names. Identify participants’ limitations and adapt classes or provide modifications accordingly. Communicate positively and accurately with parents/guardians of participants. Participate in branch and swim lesson special events. Actively participate in all in‑house required drills, including mock drills and monthly in‑house trainings. Assist in setting up and cleaning up the pool deck and help close the pool if conditions are unsafe, alerting a supervisor immediately. Follow the Association Thunder and Lightning Policy. Assist with the completion of progress reports, mid‑session cards, greeting cards, and birthdays to ensure all participants receive them timely. Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Must be 16 years of age or older. Experience in competitive swimming or teaching lessons preferred. Obtain and maintain YMCA YSL certification within 6 months of hire. Demonstrate the ability to relate and positively interact with children and adults. Be able to demonstrate the five main components of swimming—freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and, preferably, butterfly. Obtain and maintain all new‑hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire. Work Conditions & Physical Demands 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. Perform all lifeguard skills required, hear distress signals in the aquatic environment, remain alert with no lapses of consciousness, and observe all assigned zones or areas of responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr