Swim Instructor: Build Skills, Ensure Safety, Inspire

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc. seeks a Swim Instructor to teach lessons according to YMCA guidelines, keeping swimmers safe and engaged in a supportive environment. You will assess abilities and progress students through levels while preparing lesson areas and equipment.

The role emphasizes consistent attendance, planning substitutes when needed, promoting YMCA swim programs to families, and upholding the Y's values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Qualifications

• Must meet YMCA Central Maryland qualifications.
• Current CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certifications.
• Lifeguard certification preferred.
• Successful completion of the YMCA Central Maryland swim test.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.
• Completion of required new hire training before start date.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons based on YMCA curriculum and adapt instruction to meet individual and group needs.
• Ensure the safety of participants by enforcing pool rules and maintaining supervision during lessons.
• Assess swimmer abilities and provide progression through swim levels.
• Prepare and set up lesson areas with required equipment and store items afterward.
• Maintain consistent attendance for scheduled classes; arrange a substitute if unable to attend and provide lesson plans.
• Engage with participants and encourage skill development in a supportive environment.
• Promote YMCA swim programs to participants and families.
• Support a clean, safe, and inclusive environment and uphold the Y’s core values.

Skills

Swim instruction

Flexible schedule

Tools

CPR/AED

First Aid

Oxygen Administration

Lifeguard certification

Job description

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc. seeks a Swim Instructor to teach lessons according to YMCA guidelines, keeping swimmers safe and engaged in a supportive environment. You will assess abilities and progress students through levels while preparing lesson areas and equipment.

The role emphasizes consistent attendance, planning substitutes when needed, promoting YMCA swim programs to families, and upholding the Y's values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.