Swim Instructor: Sign-On Bonus & Flexible Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc. is hiring a Swim Instructor to teach swim lessons using the Y curriculum, assess swimmer progress, and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment for all ages.

You will supervise, adapt instruction, coordinate substitutes, and collaborate with families while upholding the Y core values. A $200 sign-on bonus applies, with training and schedule flexibility including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Prior swim-instruction or coaching experience preferred.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Oxygen Administration certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Lifeguard certification preferred.
• Must complete the Y in Central Maryland swim test.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Completion of Y Swim Lesson Instructor certification and required training.
• Complete required new-associate training, including Child Abuse Prevention, before first 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 demonstrations, instruction, and positive feedback.
• Prepare and store lesson equipment.
• Maintain attendance and program records.
• Communicate professionally with participants, families, and Y associates.
• Coordinate substitute coverage and provide lesson plans when absent.
• Promote Y swim programs and participant development.
• Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment.
• Model the Y core values: caring, honesty, respect, responsibility.

Skills

Swim instruction

CPR/AED First Aid

Oxygen administration

Lifeguard certification

Y swim test

Evenings & weekends availability

Instructor certification & training

New-associate training incl. Child Ab

Job description

The Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc. is hiring a Swim Instructor to teach swim lessons using the Y curriculum, assess swimmer progress, and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment for all ages.

You will supervise, adapt instruction, coordinate substitutes, and collaborate with families while upholding the Y core values. A $200 sign-on bonus applies, with training and schedule flexibility including evenings and weekends.