COLONY POOL - SWIM INSTRUCTOR

Madison Area YMCA
Chatham, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Spend your summer in the pool helping swimmers build confidence and skills. The Colony Pool Swim Instructor delivers safe, engaging lessons in an outdoor community setting while promoting water safety and a positive YMCA experience.

What You’ll Do
  • Teach swim lessons following YMCA curriculum and standards
  • Demonstrate and teach strokes water safety skills
  • Adapt instruction for different ages and ability levels
  • Maintain active supervision of all swimmers
  • Communicate progress and feedback to families
This Job is for You If:
  • You enjoy working with kids and families
  • You’re confident in the water and comfortable teaching swim skills
  • You are patient, positive, and encouraging
  • You take safety seriously and stay alert
  • You want a meaningful summer job
Qualifications:
  • At least 15 years old
  • Strong swimming ability and comfort teaching swim skills
  • Current CPR/AED and First Aid (within required timeframe)
  • Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations
  • Prior swim instruction or youth program experience preferred
Working Conditions:
  • Outdoor summer environment (heat, humidity, sun)
  • Standing, walking, bending, and kneeling
  • Extended time in the pool during lessons
  • Lifting equipment and assisting children as needed
  • Maintaining visual and auditory awareness at all times

Abuse Prevention Responsibilities
All employees are expected to maintain boundaries, follow mandated reporting requirements, and uphold our policies and procedures to protect youth and participants. This includes attending required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behaviors, and adhering to procedures that minimize risk. Supervisors are also responsible for providing oversight, feedback, and accountability to ensure staff and volunteers follow these standards. Our organization is committed to creating a safe environment.

Posted 2026-04-17

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