Private Swim Instructor

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