Private Swim Instructor

Job Details: Job Location: Indiana County YMCA Legal Address - Indiana, PA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Any, The YMCA of Indiana County is looking for a Private Swim Instructor to provide safe, effective, and individualized swim instruction to YMCA members and program participants. This position teaches swimming skills, water safety, and stroke development while creating a positive and supportive environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities. The Private Swim Instructor will work one-on-one with participants to help build swimming skills, confidence, and comfort in the water. Instructors will adapt lessons based on each swimmer’s needs, provide encouragement and feedback, and maintain a safe aquatic environment that reflects the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Teamwork.

Responsibilities include:

Provide individualized private swim lessons based on participant goals, skill level, and abilities.

Teach proper swimming techniques, water safety skills, and confidence in the water.

Maintain constant supervision of participants while in and around the pool area.

Provide clear instruction, demonstrations, encouragement, and constructive feedback.

Adjust teaching methods to meet individual learning styles and needs.

Monitor participant progress and communicate updates with parents/guardians as appropriate.

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized teaching environment.

Follow YMCA pool rules, safety procedures, and aquatics policies.

Maintain professional boundaries with participants and families.

Communicate scheduling concerns, incidents, accidents, or participant concerns with the Aquatics leadership team.

Participate in required trainings and staff meetings.

Support a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for all YMCA participants.

Qualifications:
Must be at least 14 years of age (or meet applicable state/local requirements).
Prior experience teaching swim lessons required; previous private lesson experience preferred.
Strong swimming ability and knowledge of stroke techniques and water safety skills.
Ability to teach swimmers of varying ages and skill levels.
Ability to provide individualized instruction and adapt lessons based on participant needs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with participants and families.
Reliable, responsible, and professional.
Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with Aquatics leadership.
Commitment to the YMCA mission and values.

Required Certifications/Clearances:

Current YMCA or nationally recognized Swim Instructor certification required at time of hire.
FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Department of Human Services)
PA State Police PATCH Clearance
PA Child Abuse Clearance
Mandated Reporter Training
Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED and Great American Academy certifications required within 90 days of hire.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to swim and assist participants in the water as needed.
Ability to demonstrate swimming skills and techniques.
Ability to move quickly on wet pool decks and respond to emergency situations.
Ability to supervise participants through visual and auditory observation.
Ability to work in an environment with exposure to pool chemicals and bodily fluids

Pay Range: $9.00-$13.00 / hour