YMCA Silver Spring Swim Instructor

YMCA; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership for employee and

Employee benefits package including 10

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is seeking a Swim Instructor for Basic, Intermediate & Advanced levels in Silver Spring, MD. You will ensure safety, manage class control, and prepare lesson plans for each session, while maintaining attendance and progress records.

CPR and First Aid are required, with YMCA certifications preferred. Role includes teaching group and private lessons, coordinating with lifeguards and staff, and upholding high standards of customer service and safety.

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• YMCA Swim Lesson Certification within 9 months.
• Experience with swim instruction and safety protocols preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety procedures are in place for each class.
• Provide clear directions and maintain class control and attendance.
• Develop lesson plans and keep records of progress and attendance.
• Teach group and private lessons and communicate with parents and staff.
• Attend staff meetings and perform other duties as required.

Education

CPR certification

First Aid certification

YMCA Swim Lesson Certification

Red Cross WSI certification

Job description

9800 Hastings Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA

Job Description

Posted Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Position : Swim Instructor (Basic, Intermediate & Advance) Salary Range : $15 .20 -$16.25

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.

About the Job

Ensures adequate safety procedures are in place for the class being taught. Communicates directions and/or corrections in a clear and concise manner. Maintains class control and discipline at all times. Instructor must be in proper attired (bathing suit) and on pool deck at least five minutes before start of class and have equipment ready and roster ready to take attendance. Instructors shall not leave the area of their class unless students in the class have left or their safety has been turned over to a department lifeguard, confirming transfer with the guard on deck. Develops lesson plans for each class of the session. It is the responsibility of each instructor to provide “practical” lesson plans for their substitutes (A substitute slip must be completed and signed for all classes missed). Evaluates stroke technique of participants. Keeps skill sheets, student progress records and attendance records up to date after each class meeting. Prepares student evaluations, with recommendations and comments for either staying in the current level, with an explanation why, or movement to the next level. Teaches group and private lessons. Maintains an uncluttered teaching area, returning all instructional equipment to the proper place. Relates with enthusiasm, patience, courtesy, tact, and concern when dealing with class members and parents. Attends and participates in all staff and instructors meetings. Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Swim Instructor Basic: Must be 16 years of age. Possess an outgoing personality with the ability to relate well with participants of various age groups. Must be attentive, multi-faceted, reliable, and a proven problem solver. Must have positive mentality. CPR and First Aid completion cards. Obtain YMCA Swim Lesson Certification within nine (9) months.
• Swim Instructor Intermediate: Must be 17 years of age. At least two (2) years experience. Possess an outgoing personality with the ability to relate well with participants of various age groups. Must be attentive, multi-faceted, reliable, and a proven problem solver. Must have positive mentality. CPR and First Aid completion cards. YMCA Aquatic Safety Awareness course completion may be substituted at the discretion of the Aquatic Director. Must have one swim lesson certification. (YMCA swim lesson instructor, Red Cross WSI, or equivalent from outside agency, ymca lifeguard) if questions about certification can be answered by association aquatics director.
• Swim Instructor Advance: Must be at least 18 years of age. Possess an outgoing personality with the ability to relate well with participants of various age groups. Must be attentive, multi-faceted, reliable, and a proven problem solver. Must have positive mentality. CPR and First Aid completion cards. Must have 4 years of aquatics teaching experience. At least 2 water instruction certifications. (Including YASA, YMCA lifeguard, YMCA lifeguard instructor, Swim lesson instructor, YMCA swim coach cert, USA swim coaching cert, Red Cross WSI, Red cross Lifeguarding instructor, Aqua aerobics cert, Action against arthritis Cert, and other certifications along these lines) If certification not listed and questionable can be reviewed by association aquatics director. Copies of certifications and reference checks required.

Working Conditions

Must have the physical ability to meet all prerequisites for YASA Lifeguarding. Must be able to lift and move around objects of 40 pounds or more. Swim 500 yards. Must be able to actively teach the YMCA swim program in the water. Ability to see and hear participants in distress or asking for assistance.

Benefits

Did you know that just for being a YMCA employee you get great benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental (AFLAC, ALLSTATE, Vision Care, LegalShield) and even Zip Car! The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service or 1000 hours compensated time in each of those two years; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents; paid time off/sick leave, numerous professional development opportunities.

9800 Hastings Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA