Swim Instructor - Ipswich YMCA at YMCA of the Northshore in Ipswich, Massachusetts

Job Description:

NOW HIRING – Swim Instructors!

Are you passionate about swimming and helping others learn? Looking for a flexible and fun part-time job where you can share your love for the water? If you’re enthusiastic about teaching swimming skills and ensuring the safety of others, this could be the perfect role for you!

Not Certified? No Problem!
We’ll train you! No experience necessary – we offer a training program that will help you become familiar with the YUSA swim curriculum and give you opportunities to shadow and learn from expert instructors.

What You’ll Do:
As a Swim Instructor at the YMCA, you will:

• Teach swimming techniques and skills to children and adults of all ages.


• Lead group or individual lessons based on the YUSA curriculum, adapting to the needs of different skill levels.


• Help swimmers progress from basic skills to more advanced techniques, all while promoting water safety.


• Enforce safety regulations and ensure all participants are swimming in safe areas.


• Assess the skill levels of swimmers and offer personalized guidance to improve their swimming ability.

Why Work for the Y?

• Free YMCA Membership: Access to state-of-the-art fitness equipment and all our YMCA facilities.


• Discounts on YMCA programs and childcare.


• Swag & Uniform: Uniform and gear provided for all instructors.

At the YMCA, you’re not just teaching swimming—you’re part of a mission-driven community making a difference in people’s lives. Whether you’re leading a Parent/Child class or working with adult swimmers, you’ll help others build confidence in the water while ensuring their safety.

If you’re ready to be part of a team that values safety, skill, and fun, we’d love to hear from you!

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age




• Also looking for Private instructors




• Current certifications in Lifeguard/Swim Instructor, Pro CPR, First Aid and Oxygen, or willing to obtain

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.