Swim Lesson Instructor — Brandywine YMCA

Job overview

The Swim Lesson Instructor role is onsite in Wilmington, DE. Compensation is $15–$19 per hour. The YMCA of Delaware works to support youth and teens, improve individual and family well-being, and unite communities. The instructor teaches swimming techniques and water safety, evaluates participant progress, monitors the pool to help prevent accidents, and maintains attendance and progress reports. The role supports participants with varying swimming abilities as they learn and improve.

What you'll do

• Teach swim techniques, strokes, and water safety rules to participants with varying abilities
• assess progress and adjust programs
• monitor the pool to prevent accidents and injuries
• maintain attendance and progress reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

swim lesson instructor

wilmington de

ymca of delaware

swimming

water safety

swim instruction

participant progress

pool monitoring

$15–$19/hour

flexible hours

early mornings

evenings

occasional weekends

retirement plan

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 12% employer-funded retirement plan upon eligibility
• learning and development workshops
• career advancement opportunities
• staff discounts on programs and services.

Why this role

Applicants must be at least 15 years old and able to swim 25 yards using four listed strokes; multilingual ability is preferred.

About the employer

YMCA of DE is hiring for this role. Industry: Sports and Recreation Instruction. Sector: 61.