Swim Instructor (Advanced Level) - Arnold (Greater Annapolis)

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Arnold (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$200 Sign-On Bonus

$200 New-Hire Training Bonus

Job summary

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Swim Instructor to help intermediate to advanced swimmers strengthen their skills, improve stroke technique, and build endurance through engaging, safety-conscious lessons.

You will teach using the Y curriculum, provide constructive feedback, and support ongoing enrollment while maintaining a positive, inclusive learning environment. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must have current Swim Instructor certification through YMCA of the USA, WSI, or approved equivalent.
• Must have current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Lifeguard certification preferred.
• Ability to complete Y in Central Maryland swim test.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead swim lessons using the Y curriculum and progression standards.
• Coach intermediate and advanced swimmers in stroke technique and endurance.
• Adapt instruction to meet individual swimmer needs and provide feedback.
• Maintain supervision and enforce pool-safety requirements.
• Prepare and store lesson equipment and maintain records.

Skills

Swim instruction

Advanced coaching

Feedback delivery

Evenings & weekends

Job description

**$200 Sign-On Bonus**

Details below*

How This Role Contributes to the Y’s Mission

As an Advanced Swim Instructor, you will help intermediate to advanced swimmers strengthen their skills, improve stroke technique, build endurance, and gain confidence in the water. You will combine swim instruction and coaching to create safe, engaging lessons that support each swimmer’s continued development.

This Work Is Right for You If You:

• Have experience teaching swim lessons.
• Enjoy coaching swimmers as they advance their skills and technique.
• Can assess performance and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Create safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environments.
• Communicate effectively with swimmers, families, and colleagues.
• Are dependable and available to teach evenings and weekends.

Essential Functions

• Lead swim lessons using the Y’s curriculum and progression standards.
• Coach intermediate and advanced swimmers in stroke technique, endurance, and skill development.
• Adapt instruction, drills, and activities to meet individual swimmer needs.
• Assess progress and provide accurate, constructive feedback.
• Maintain active supervision and enforce pool-safety requirements.
• Prepare and properly store lesson equipment.
• Maintain required attendance, progress, and program records.
• Communicate professionally with swimmers, families, and Y associates.
• Support participant retention and continued enrollment in swim programs.
• Coordinate qualified substitute coverage and provide lesson plans when an absence is necessary.
• Maintain required certifications and complete assigned training.
• Model the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching swim lessons required.
• Experience with intermediate or advanced swimmers preferred.
• Swim coaching or competitive swimming experience preferred.
• Current Swim Instructor certification through YMCA of the USA, WSI, or an approved equivalent.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Oxygen Administration certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Lifeguard certification preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete the Y in Central Maryland swim test.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Completion of required new-associate training, including Child Abuse Prevention, before the first assigned shift.

*$200 New-Hire Training Bonus

New Advanced Swim Instructors may be eligible for a $200 training bonus by meeting all of the following requirements:

• Be hired and complete onboarding before or during the Winter Session, which ends February 21, 2027.
• Complete Y Swim Lesson Instructor certification, if not already held, and all other required training.
• Complete required class shadowing. Shadowing may begin during Fall II and continue as needed based on demonstrated readiness. Previous swim-instruction or coaching experience may shorten the shadowing period.
• Receive clearance to teach swim lessons independently after completing all training requirements.
• Be scheduled to independently teach at least six group swim-lesson classes during Spring I, beginning March 1, 2027.

The bonus will be processed after training, shadowing, clearance, and the qualifying Spring I teaching schedule are verified. The bonus is subject to applicable payroll withholdings.