Swim Instructor | Flexible Hours & $200 Sign-On Bonus

The Y in Central Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$200 Sign-On and Training Bonus

Job summary

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a dedicated Swim Instructor to lead welfare-oriented swimming lessons, ensuring safety and skill progression for participants of varying ages. You will follow the Y curriculum, adapt to individual needs, and create an inclusive, engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities include supervising swimmers, maintaining records, and delivering high-quality instruction while modeling the Y values of care, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Prior swim-instruction or coaching experience preferred.
• 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 Y Swim Lesson Instructor certification and all required training.
• Completion of required new-associate training, including Child Abuse Prevention, before the first assigned shift.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons using the Y’s curriculum and progression standards.
• Adapt instruction to meet individual and group needs.
• Actively supervise swimmers and enforce pool-safety rules.
• Assess swimmer abilities and support appropriate level progression.
• Provide clear demonstrations, instruction, and positive feedback.
• Prepare and properly store lesson equipment.
• Maintain attendance and required program records.
• Communicate professionally with participants, families, and Y associates.
• Coordinate qualified substitute coverage and provide lesson plans when an absence is necessary.
• Promote Y swim programs and encourage continued participant development.
• Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
• Model the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Skills

Swim instruction

Teaching

Communication

Education

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Oxygen administration certification

Lifeguard certification

Job description

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a dedicated Swim Instructor to lead welfare-oriented swimming lessons, ensuring safety and skill progression for participants of varying ages. You will follow the Y curriculum, adapt to individual needs, and create an inclusive, engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities include supervising swimmers, maintaining records, and delivering high-quality instruction while modeling the Y values of care, honesty, respect, and responsibility.