Swim Instructor - Parkville

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Carney (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Central Maryland, Inc. is seeking a Swim Instructor to teach lessons, ensure safety, and engage participants in the YMCA Swimming Lessons program.

Under supervision, you will follow YMCA guidelines, prepare lesson plans, and promote participation while maintaining a professional, clean environment. The role requires CPR/AED/First Aid certification and a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Current CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certification (or O2 within 30 days of hire).
• Preferred Lifeguard certification.
• Successful completion and passing of the YMCA swim test.
• Flexible Schedule, days, nights and weekends.
• Completion of new associate training (including Child Abuse Prevention) before scheduled to work.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons and ensure safety per YMCA guidelines.
• Enforce pool rules and supervise swimmers during lessons.
• Prepare lesson plans and coordinate substitutes when needed.
• Promote participation in the Y Swimming Lessons program.
• Assist Swim Director with administrative tasks and equipment handling.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment; adhere to the Y Code of Conduct.
• Communicate the YMCA mission to the community.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Diversity & inclusion

Education

CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certification

Lifeguard certification (preferred)

New associate training (Child Abuse Prevention) completion

Tools

None

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Swim Director or other assigned associate, Swim Instructor is responsible to teach swim lessons (in compliance with the YMCA of the USA guidelines and levels), safety, and engagement of swim lesson participants during the swim lessons program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for safety of all swimmers during lesson and for the interpretation and enforcement of all pool rules
• Reports to work in uniform a minimum of ten minutes prior to assigned shift in order to receive communications and instructions from supervisor
• Responsible for conducting classes according to the YMCA of the USA Aquatic Program, adapted where necessary for local conditions.
• Responsible for the efficiency of the lesson program through rigorous adherence to standards set for progression and honest evaluation of student's abilities.
• Responsible for attending all scheduled classes within a session; when an absence in unavoidable, secures a substitute and provides lesson plans for that substitute.
• Helps to promote participation in the Y Swimming Lessons program.

• Assist the Swim Director or other assigned associate with administrative tasks
• Prepares the program/service area with necessary equipment and returns all equipment to proper storage.
• Actively engages, orients and assists all participants when not actively teaching.
• Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities
• Promotes a professional image and maintains a clean and safe environment at all times.
• Ability to work with diverse population, all ages, genders, and sexual orientations
• Attend and actively participate in all meetings as assigned
• Incorporate the four character values of the Y: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to the Y Code of Conduct
• Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community.
• Assist in all other areas as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Swim Instructor will meet the qualifications set forth by the Y in Central Maryland. Associates shall be of good character and reputation; capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities; capable of accepting training and supervision; and capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility. Minimum qualifications include:

• Previous teaching experience preferred
• Current CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certification (or O2 within 30 days of hire)
• Preferred Lifeguard certification
• Successful completion and passing of the Y in Central Maryland swim test
• Flexible Schedule, days, nights and weekends
• Completion of new associate training (including Child Abuse Prevention) before scheduled to work