Swim Instructor I (South Shore YMCA)

About the role

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking Swim Instructors to teach at the South Shore YMCA from June 13 – September 4, 2026. The pay rate is $24.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe conditions at the branch and promote a safe, positive atmosphere.
• Instruct participants in accordance with YMCA Aquatics program standards.
• Ensure instructional equipment remains in good condition.
• Set up, breakdown, and store equipment for each class.
• Attend mandatory in-service training on a monthly basis.
• Must attain YMCA Lifeguard certification within 90 days of hire and YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification within 120 days of hire.
• Enforce Aquatics safety rules consistently and fairly.
• Maintain positive relationships with class participants, parents/guardians, non-class members, and staff.
• Promote other Aquatics programs and be knowledgeable of pool schedules and programs.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent desired.
• Must be at least 17 years of age or older.
• Current YMCA Swim Lessons certification or equivalent required.
• Current Basic Life Support, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications required.
• Demonstrate swim strokes and BLS/BFA/EO skills.
• Excellent hospitality skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be Instructor Ready: uniform, lesson plans, maintain records (attendance, track progress, and complete end-of-session reports).
• Recertify before expiration.

Skills

• Must have swim strokes and BLS/BFA/EO skills.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

How to Apply

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.