Swim Instructor - Towson (Orokawa)

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Towson (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. is seeking a Swim Instructor to lead safe, engaging lessons using the Y’s curriculum and progression standards. You will help swimmers build confidence, develop water-safety skills, and support progress across ages and abilities.

Responsibilities include supervising swimmers, providing demonstrations and feedback, maintaining records, and coordinating substitute coverage. A sign-on bonus is available and evenings/weekends are required.

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 with families

Safety supervision

Education

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Oxygen Administration certification

Lifeguard certification

Y Swim Lesson Instructor certification

Child Abuse Prevention training

Job description

**$200 Sign-On Bonus**

Details below*

How This Role Contributes to the Y’s Mission

As a Swim Instructor, you will help swimmers build confidence, develop essential water-safety skills, and progress in their swimming abilities. You will lead safe, engaging lessons using the Y’s curriculum while creating a supportive and inclusive environment for swimmers of varying ages and skill levels.

This Work Is Right for You If You:

• Enjoy teaching and encouraging others.

• Are comfortable working in and around the water.

• Can communicate clearly with swimmers and families.

• Adapt your instruction to different ages, abilities, and learning needs.

• Create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment.

• Are dependable and available to work evenings and weekends.

Essential Functions

• 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.

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.

$200 Sign-On and Training Bonus*

New Swim Instructors may be eligible for a $200 bonus by meeting all of the following requirements:

• Be hired and complete onboarding before or during the Winter Session, which ends February 21, 2027.

• Complete Y Swim Lesson Instructor certification and all required training.

• Complete required class shadowing. Shadowing may begin during Fall II and continue as needed based on demonstrated readiness. Previous swim-instruction or coaching experience may shorten the shadowing period.

• Receive clearance to teach swim lessons independently after completing all training requirements.

• Be scheduled to independently teach at least six group swim-lesson classes during Spring I, beginning March 1, 2027.

The bonus will be processed after training, shadowing, clearance, and the qualifying Spring I teaching schedule are verified. The bonus is subject to applicable payroll withholdings.

Compensation

The anticipated pay range for this position is $16–$20 per hour. Placement within the range will be based on relevant experience, education, qualifications, and internal equity.