Salary: $20.00 Hourly

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Castle Hill YMCA is seeking a Swim Instructor who will be responsible for maintaining safe conditions in and around the swim area at the branch. The Swim Instructor will promote a safe and positive atmosphere in accordance with YMCA aquatics policies and procedures. They will provide swim instruction for different ages and ability levels and will motivate their participants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must be Instructor Ready: uniform, whistle, use, and teach YMCA Swim Lesson v6 (YSLv6) program materials, maintain records (attendance, track progress, and complete mid-session and end-of-session reports).

• Instruct participants according to YSLv6 aquatics program standards using lesson guides, guided discovery teaching, effective class organization, and positive relationships with participants.

• Ensure instructional equipment remains in good condition, have all equipment ready before classes, and put it away after.

• Attend mandatory in-service training on a monthly basis.

• Must attain the YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification within 120 days of hire.

• Know and understand the Emergency Action Plan and Emergency Evacuation Routes.

• Enforce aquatics safety rules consistently and fairly.

• Maintain positive relationships with class participants, parents/guardians, non-class members, and staff. Show members and colleagues respect by listening carefully and showing empathy when dealing with difficult situations.

• Promote other aquatics programs and have knowledge of the pool schedule and programs.

• Must follow the directions of the YMCA aquatic supervisors in accordance with YMCA aquatic standards.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Must be 17 years of age or older.

• Current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification or equivalent.

• Current BLS, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen (if required by certification organization).

• Demonstrate swim strokes and BLS/BFA/EO skills.

• Maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness.

• Responsible for recertification before expiration.

• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. 

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.