Penobscot Bay YMCA

Swim Instructor

Rockport, ME

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Role family: Education
Seniority: Mid level
Country: US
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 26 Sept 2026

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Description

Teach kids to swim at the YMCA!

Hey there, water lover! Looking for a rewarding job that makes a real difference? Join our YMCA team as a Swim Instructor and teach kids ages 3-12 to swim safely and confidently.

Pay starts at $18/hour

Flexible shifts

If you love the water and care about keeping our community safe, join us!

What You'll Do:

Share your love of swimming with kiddos from tiny tots to pre-teens
Create fun pool time that cleverly teaches important skills
Play games that help swimmers feel confident in the water
Give high-fives and encouragement when students master a new skill
Chat with parents about their child's awesome progress
Keep everyone safe while they're having a blast
Be the instructor you wish you had when you learned to swim!

What You Need:

Be at least 16 years old
Know how to swim and be comfortable with different strokes
Enjoy hanging out with kids and helping them succeed
A positive attitude and patience when teaching
Willingness to get wet and have fun!
Previous teaching experience? Great if you have it, but no worries if you don't—we'll train you!

The Perks:

Feel like a superhero every time a kid conquers their fear of water
Flexible hours that work around school or other commitments
Skills that look amazing on applications and resumes
Free Y membership for your own fitness journey
Awesome team to work with who become like family
The ultimate feel-good job that pays actual money

Ready to make waves? Swing by the Penobscot Bay YMCA, visit our website, or text/call to apply!

Because everyone deserves to learn how to swim

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen. (We will provide training)
Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent.
At least 16 years of age.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

Original posting on Penobscot Bay YMCA's site ↗

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