Swim Instructor - YMCA

Swim Instructor (Part-Time)

City Center YMCA | Lancaster, PA
$12.00-$14.00 per hour

Teach Essential Life Skills. Build Confidence in Every Swimmer.

The City Center YMCA is seeking enthusiastic and dependable Swim Instructors to help participants develop water safety skills, improve swimming ability, and gain confidence in the water. If you're passionate about aquatics, enjoy working with children and families, and want to make a meaningful impact in your community, we'd love to meet you.

Essential Responsibilities

• Teach YMCA swim lessons for a variety of ages and skill levels using established curriculum and lesson plans.
• Instruct participants in water safety, stroke development, and swimming fundamentals.
• Create a positive, encouraging learning environment that supports skill progression and confidence building.
• Build strong relationships with swimmers, parents, and caregivers through effective communication and ongoing feedback.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, participant evaluations, and required program documentation.
• Follow all YMCA policies, aquatic safety standards, and emergency response procedures.
• Complete incident and accident reports when necessary.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and in-service education sessions.
• Assist with equipment setup, organization, and maintaining a safe instructional environment.

Qualifications

• Current CPR Pro and First Aid certifications required or ability to obtain upon hire.
• PA State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, and Mandated Reporter Certification required.
• Strong knowledge of swimming techniques, water safety principles, and instructional methods.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lift and move swim equipment and assist children participating in aquatic programs.
• Previous swim instruction, coaching, or aquatics experience preferred.

Compensation & Schedule

$12.00-$14.00 per hour

Flexible part-time scheduling available, including:

• Daytime hours
• Evening hours
• Saturday mornings

Benefits

• FREE access to fitness centers and pools at all YMCA of the Roses locations.
• Discounts on YMCA programs and lessons.
• FREE Child Watch services (up to 3 hours per day while working, when available).

What You'll Love About This Role

Every lesson provides an opportunity to help someone achieve a milestone. Whether you're helping a beginner become comfortable in the water, teaching a child their first swim strokes, or assisting a participant in advancing to the next level, you'll make a lasting impact on safety and confidence. Working alongside a supportive aquatics team, you'll help create a welcoming environment where swimmers can learn, grow, and succeed.

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about teaching, water safety, and helping others achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help swimmers at the City Center YMCA build confidence, improve skills, and develop a lifelong love of the water.