Swim Instructor - Flexible Hours & Community Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Dependent care FSA

Retirement contributions

Career advancement

Job summary

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a trained Swim Instructor to teach swimming lessons in line with YMCA guidelines while prioritizing participant safety in a motivating and inclusive environment.

You will assess swimmer abilities, help learners advance through levels, and promote YMCA programs to families. Flexible evenings and weekends are required; current CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certifications are expected.

Qualifications

• Prior swim instruction experience preferred.
• Current CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certifications.
• Lifeguard certification preferred.
• Successful completion of the Y in Central Maryland swim test.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.
• Completion of required new hire training, including Child Abuse Prevention, before start date.
• The anticipated pay range for this position is $16 - $20. Placement within the range will be based on relevant experience, education, qualifications, and internal equity.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons based on YMCA curriculum and adapt instruction to meet individual and group needs.
• Ensure the safety of all participants by enforcing pool rules and maintaining supervision during lessons.
• Accurately assess swimmer abilities and provide appropriate progression through swim levels.
• Prepare and set up lesson areas with required equipment and return items to proper storage afterward.
• Maintain consistent attendance for scheduled classes; if unable to attend, secure a substitute and provide lesson plans.
• Positively 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 for all.
• Demonstrate and uphold the Y's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Skills

CPR/AED

First Aid

Oxygen Administration

Lifeguard certification

Swim test

Flexible schedule

Job description

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a trained Swim Instructor to teach swimming lessons in line with YMCA guidelines while prioritizing participant safety in a motivating and inclusive environment.

You will assess swimmer abilities, help learners advance through levels, and promote YMCA programs to families. Flexible evenings and weekends are required; current CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certifications are expected.