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YMCA Anthony Bowen Swim Instructor Inter.

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

$17/hr–$18/hr

Mid level

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest nonprofits in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community, offering programs and services focused on youth development, healthy living, and social res…

Skills: Swim instruction, Aquatics safety, Lesson planning, CPR, First aid

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Program Development - Power Scholar P/T Group Leader

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

Entry level

. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social r…

Skills: Child supervision, Lesson planning, Classroom management, Communication, Safety procedures

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Program Development - Power Scholars P/T Sr. Group Leader

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

Entry level

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social res…

Skills: Lesson planning, Classroom management, Child safety, Communication, Leadership

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YMCA Calomiris Group Leader

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

$17/hr–$18/hr

Entry level

. Group Leader – School Age Programs Location: YMCA at Calomiris Compensation: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour Schedule: Part-Time | Mornings/Evening Hours | School Year The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, one of the lar…

Skills: Child development, Lesson planning, Classroom management, Safety procedures, Communication

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After-School Cooking and STEAM Instructor

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

Entry level

Description iCook/ iSTEAM After School is an innovative educational company that provides a really fun, hands-on after-school cooking and nutrition education program for children age K-4. The focus of the program is to e…

Skills: Classroom management, Cooking, Nutrition education, STEAM instruction, Lesson planning

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Creative Arts/Crafts Teachers for K-12 After School

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

$90/hr–$120/hr

Entry level$5M raised

About Togetherhood At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdanc…

Skills: Creative Arts, Crafts, Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Instructional Skills

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Acting Instructor for K-12 After School

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

$90/hr–$120/hr

Entry level$5M raised

About Togetherhood At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdanc…

Skills: Acting, Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Teaching, Student Engagement

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STEM Instructor for K-12 After School

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

$90/hr–$120/hr

Mid level$5M raised

About Togetherhood At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdanc…

Skills: STEM Education, Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Coding, Robotics

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Dance Teachers for K-12 After School

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

$90/hr–$120/hr

Entry level$5M raised

About Togetherhood At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdanc…

Skills: Dance instruction, Curriculum development, Classroom management, Student engagement, Ballet

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Classroom Assistant for K-12 After School

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

$30/hr–$40/hr

Entry level$5M raised

About Togetherhood At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdanc…

Skills: Classroom Assistance, Student Engagement, Child Development, Instructional Support, Relationship Building

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Chess Instructor for K-12 After School

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

$90/hr–$120/hr

Entry level$5M raised

About Togetherhood At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdanc…

Skills: Chess, Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Teaching, Student Engagement

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Partner Solution Sales Professional

Los Angeles, California, United States · Remote OK

$108k–$206k/yr

Senior$1M raised

Overview Microsoft Elevate is a global initiative designed to empower mission-driven organizations and individuals to thrive in the AI-powered economy. Launched this year, Elevate consolidates and expands upon the work o…

Skills: Solution selling, Partner management, AI business process, Consultative selling, Pipeline management

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University Police Officer (Johns Hopkins Public Safety)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

$18/hr–$33/hr

Mid level

Johns Hopkins Public Safety is seeking a University Police Officer who is a motivated, enthusiastic, and customer service-oriented individual. The position of University Special Police Officer is an unarmed (Evening Shif…

Skills: Public safety, Crime prevention, CCTV monitoring, Incident investigation, Report writing

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University Special Police Officer (Johns Hopkins Public Safety)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

$18/hr–$33/hr

Mid level

Johns Hopkins Public Safety is seeking a University Special Police Officer who is a motivated, enthusiastic, and customer service-oriented individual. This is an unarmed University Special Police Officer for the evening …

Skills: Public safety, Crime prevention, CCTV monitoring, Incident reporting, Customer service

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University Special Police Officer (Johns Hopkins Public Safety)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

$18/hr–$33/hr

Mid level

Johns Hopkins Public Safety is seeking a University Special Police Officer who is motivated, enthusiastic, and customer service oriented. This is an unarmed University Special Police Officer position for the day shift, 6…

Skills: Public safety, Crime prevention, CCTV monitoring, Incident reporting, Customer service

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University Special Police Officer (Johns Hopkins Public Safety)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

$18/hr–$33/hr

Mid level

Johns Hopkins Public Safety is seeking a University Special Police Officer who is motivated, enthusiastic, and customer service oriented. This position is an unarmed University Special Police Officer - evening shift (2:3…

Skills: Public safety, Crime prevention, Security patrol, CCTV monitoring, Incident reporting

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Certified Special Education Teacher, (1201)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid

$78k–$83k/yr

Entry level$3K raised

Description ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, …

Skills: Special education, Lesson planning, IEP development, Behavior management, Data collection

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Executive Career Coach (Academic Programs)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid

$33/hr–$58/hr

Mid level

The Executive Coach partners with graduate students through transformational coaching methods and holistic life design concepts to empower them to realize and achieve their full professional and leadership potential. JHU…

Skills: Career coaching, Leadership development, Executive coaching, Program development, Project management

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Director, Product Development and Content Strategy

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid

$120k–$135k/yr

Senior

The Director, Product Development and Content Strategy, oversees the execution and management of ACOG's product development portfolio. This role is responsible for product lifecycle management, licensing and permissions …

Skills: Product management, Content strategy, Budget management, Business acumen, Data synthesis

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DCPS - Sr. ServiceNow Developer (808203)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

Senior+

Description DC Public Schools (DCPS) is seeking a full-time ServiceNow Application Developer to support the development, administration, and ongoing enhancement of the district’s ServiceNow platform within the Office of …

Skills: ServiceNow Administration, JavaScript, ITSM, HRSD, S2P

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YMCA Anthony Bowen Swim Instructor Inter.

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

Washington, District of Columbia, United States • On-site

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  • $17/hr–$18/hr
  • Part-time, Full-time
  • professional certificate
  • Retirement plan, 403(b) savings plan, Healthcare coverage, Free YMCA membership, Paid time off, Sick leave
  • Posted 7h ago
  • Apply by Aug 1
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching safe and effective swim lessons while maintaining a structured and engaging learning environment. They must also track student progress, ensure participant safety, and communicate professionally with families and staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold CPR and First Aid certifications and meet specific age and experience requirements based on the instructor level. The role requires the ability to perform in-water instruction and lift up to 40 lbs.

Full job description

 
 

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest nonprofits in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community, offering programs and services focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
 

Position: Swim Instructor (Basic, Intermediate & Advance) Starting Range: $17.95-$18.50
 

We invite you to join us in this important work—develop your skills, realize your leadership potential, and discover a career that is more than just a job. As part of a long-standing and reputable organization that helped pioneer many aquatic programs, you will gain valuable experience, enjoy flexible part-time and full-time scheduling, and become part of a supportive, high-performing team.

Join a mission-driven team where you can grow your skills, develop leadership experience, and make a real impact every day.

About the Role

The Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching safe and effective swim lessons while maintaining a positive, structured, and engaging learning environment. Instructors ensure participant safety, deliver lesson plans, track progress, and communicate effectively with swimmers and families.

Key Responsibilities

  • Teach group and private swim lessons (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced levels)
  • Maintain safety, discipline, and class control at all times
  • Arrive at least 5 minutes before class start time with materials prepared
  • Develop and follow lesson plans; provide substitute plans when needed
  • Track attendance, skill progression, and student evaluations
  • Assess stroke technique and recommend level advancement when appropriate
  • Maintain clean and organized instructional areas and equipment
  • Communicate professionally with participants, parents, and staff
  • Attend staff meetings and complete additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Instructor

  • Must be 16+ years old
  • CPR and First Aid certification required
  • Must obtain YMCA Swim Lesson Certification within 9 months
  • Strong communication skills and positive attitude

Intermediate Instructor

  • Must be 17+ years old
  • Minimum 2 years of swim instruction experience
  • CPR and First Aid certification required
  • Must hold at least one swim instruction certification (YMCA, Red Cross WSI, or equivalent)

Advanced Instructor

  • Must be 18+ years old
  • Minimum 4 years of aquatics teaching experience
  • CPR and First Aid certification required
  • Must hold at least two aquatics or swim instruction certifications

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

  • Must meet YMCA aquatic safety requirements (YASA standards)
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
  • Ability to swim 500 yards
  • Must be able to actively instruct in-water
  • Ability to monitor and respond to participants in distress

Benefits

YMCA employees enjoy competitive benefits and exclusive discounts.

Additional benefits include:

  • 10% employer-funded retirement plan (vesting after 2 years or 1,000 hours/year)
  • 403(b) savings plan
  • Affordable healthcare coverage
  • Free YMCA membership
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Professional development opportunities

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness, inclusion, and respect in the workplace

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About YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

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Industry
Wellness and Fitness Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1852
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
LinkedIn followers
3,424

We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. OUR IMPACT The YMCA is one of the largest social service agencies serving Washington D.C., suburban Maryland and northern Virginia. Every year, we provide opportunities in wellness, aquatics, youth sports, summer camp, child care, and more for over 250,000 people through our 17 branches and program centers. Our utmost goal is to make the Y and all we offer accessible and available to the entire community. With the help of our generous donors, community partners and members, we were able to provide $2,662,507 in scholarships and subsidies to more than 12,400 children, adults and families in 2014. Over 3,140 volunteers gave 161,572 hours of their time and talent in 2014 to help the YMCA fulfill its mission. From dedicated board members to talented program volunteers, these caring friends and neighbors help the YMCA serve more individuals and impact more communities every year. With a mission to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.

Offices: 1112 16th Street, NW, Suite 720, Washington, District of Columbia 20036, US

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There are currently 774 open education positions in Washington, DC listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

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Companies currently hiring include American University Library, Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, Howard University Graduate School, KIPP DC, Togetherhood, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

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