Swim Instructor - Sign-On Bonus, Flexible Evenings/Weekends

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Arnold (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

YMCA of Central Maryland, Inc. in Arnold, MD is seeking a Swim Instructor to teach swim lessons using the Y curriculum and to help swimmers build confidence and water-safety skills.

You will supervise swimmers, adapt instruction for different ages and abilities, and provide positive feedback in a safe, inclusive setting. Evening and weekend availability is required, with a $200 sign-on bonus upon meeting onboarding and training requirements.

Qualifications

• Preferred swim-instruction or coaching experience.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Oxygen Administration certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Lifeguard certification preferred.
• Completion of Y Swim Lesson Instructor certification and all required training.
• Completion of new-associate training, including Child Abuse Prevention, before first assigned shift.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons using the Y 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 progression.
• Provide clear demonstrations, instruction, and positive feedback.
• Prepare and store lesson equipment.
• Maintain attendance and program records.
• Communicate professionally with participants, families, and Y staff.
• Coordinate substitute coverage and provide lesson plans when absent.
• Promote Y swim programs and participant development.
• Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, inclusive environment.
• Model the Y values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Skills

Swim-instruction experience

CPR/AED & First Aid

Oxygen Administration cert

Lifeguard certification

Y Swim Lesson Instructor cert

Flexible schedule

Job description

YMCA of Central Maryland, Inc. in Arnold, MD is seeking a Swim Instructor to teach swim lessons using the Y curriculum and to help swimmers build confidence and water-safety skills.

You will supervise swimmers, adapt instruction for different ages and abilities, and provide positive feedback in a safe, inclusive setting. Evening and weekend availability is required, with a $200 sign-on bonus upon meeting onboarding and training requirements.