Title: Swim Instructor
Position Status: Casual (days, evenings, weekends)
Starting date: As soon as possible
Reports to: Aquatics Manager
Salary: $18.40 per/hour
Location: 399 Charlotte Street, Sydney NS

Do you love working with young people and igniting the potential in others? Are you searching for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in your community? The YMCA of Cape Breton is seeking a energetic, motivated and energetic leader to join our team as Swim Instructor in our Aquatics division.

Position Description:

Reporting to the Aquatics Manager, Swim Instructors are responsible for ensuring a safe aquatic environment and delivering quality programming in the Aquatic area. Swim Instructors will be responsible for providing excellent service to classes they instruct, public and private lessons alike, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants they are responsible for.

This position is a casual position which requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of: Honesty, Responsibility, Inclusiveness, Caring, and Respect

Responsibilities & Duties:

· Instructing and coaching a variety of YMCA aquatic programs.

· Continuously building relationships with all of the members, participants, staff and volunteers.

· Ensure all safety and instructing procedures are adhered to, and in the event of an emergency respond as trained by the Association.

· Plan, organize and implement core lesson plans/daily lesson plans, progress reports and evaluations.

· Maintain records as needed, including log sheets, facility maintenance items and daily checklists.

· Work as part of a team to ensure a clean and well-maintained facility at all times.

· To maintain current qualifications as required by this position.

· Ability to work a flexible work week including days, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications:

· Standard First Aid, CPR C

· YMCA and/or Lifesaving Swim Instructor certification

· Strong organizational and time management skills

Note:



Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/ Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. They will also be required to attend YMCA Child Protection Training.

Competencies:

· Commitment to Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and an appreciation for the mission, vision, values and strategic outcomes.

· Service Orientation: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every person's YMCA experience.

· Initiative: Does the right thing at the right time without being asked.

· Problem Solving: Identifies an issue and works towards a solution.

· Teamwork: Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness.

· Conflict Resolution: Facilitates appropriate and timely solutions to conflict

· Teamwork: Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness.

· Coaching and Development: Commits to assisting participants, volunteers, staff and self in continuous learning and development.

We offer:

There are lots of places to work, but few opportunities to do work that really matters, and the Y is one of those rare places. When you join our team, you don’t just get a job – you’ll embark on an exciting path of career development.

- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Individual YMCA Membership

Apply Today!

Please email your cover letter and resume in one document to [email protected] by 4:30 pm ADT October 13, 2026.



It is imperative that the cover letter and resume illustrate your professional competencies in relation to this position. Please reference YMCA SWIM-2026 in the subject line and note only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The YMCA of Cape Breton is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

The YMCA Experience

The YMCA of Cape Breton is one of the largest charities in Nova Scotia and a member of one of the most recognized organizations in the world. Our mission is to connect and ignite the potential in people, helping them grow and give back to our communities. Through building connections with people at all ages and stages of their lives – as well as the broader community – the YMCA of Cape Breton serves over 35 000 people annually.

Programs and services focus on empowering people of all ages and life stages to overcome barriers and rise to their full potential. These include: health, fitness and aquatics; licensed childcare; employment programs (Nova Scotia Works); youth programming and related community services. The YMCA occupies 16 program sites across Cape Breton Island.

The YMCA of Cape Breton offers a great workplace culture achieved through an environment that embraces diversity and social inclusion, values differences, celebrates achievements and supports full participation by all employees. We believe that everyone belongs! The YCB provides 200+ employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of those within our communities.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $18.40 per hour

Licence/Certification:

- Swim Instructor Certification - YMCA or Lifesaving Society (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Swim Instructor- Casual (Sydney)
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