--- title: Swim Instructor at Penobscot Bay YMCA in Rockport, ME description: Penobscot Bay YMCA is hiring for the Swim Instructor role in Rockport, ME. Pays $18 per hour. Part-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/swim-instructor-at-penobscot-bay-ymca-01a0b3c5-b9d2-7f27-bdc3-7812d1179cc6 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Penobscot Bay YMCA as Swim Instructor in Rockport, ME. Pays $18 per hour. Part-time role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/zju3v2.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Penobscot Bay YMCA | | **Location** | Rockport, ME | | **Salary** | $18.5/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Sep 29, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Penobscot Bay YMCA. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Penobscot Bay YMCA. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $32,000 – $41,000 a year (median $34,000). ## 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* **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. ## Skills - Automated External Defibrillator - First Aid Certification - Teaching - Instructor Certification - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr) - Swimming Styles ## Benefits - Flexible Work Schedules ## Related - [Sports & Fitness jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/sports-and-fitness?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Fitness & Recreation jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/sports-and-fitness/fitness-and-recreation?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Swim Instructor jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/sports-and-fitness/fitness-and-recreation/swim-instructor?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Wellness and Fitness](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/wellness-and-fitness?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17564 jobs - [Maine](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maine?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 10916 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)