The Y in Central Maryland
Location
Arnold, Maryland
Salary
$16 - $16 / HOUR
The Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching swim lessons based on YMCA guidelines while ensuring the safety of all participants. They must assess swimmer abilities, maintain a supportive environment, and promote YMCA swim programs.
Candidates should have prior swim instruction experience and certifications in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration. Lifeguard certification and the ability to pass a swim test are preferred.
Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.
The Swim Instructor 1 is responsible for teaching swim lessons in accordance with YMCA of the USA guidelines, ensuring participant safety, and creating an engaging and supportive environment for all swimmers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Teach swim lessons based on YMCA curriculum and adapt instruction to meet individual and group needs.
Ensure the safety of all participants by enforcing pool rules and maintaining supervision during lessons.
Accurately assess swimmer abilities and provide appropriate progression through swim levels.
Prepare and set up lesson areas with required equipment and return items to proper storage afterward.
Maintain consistent attendance for scheduled classes; if unable to attend, secure a substitute and provide lesson plans.
Positively engage with participants and encourage skill development in a supportive environment.
Promote YMCA swim programs to participants and families.
Support a clean, safe, and inclusive environment for all.
Swim Instructors 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: Prior swim instruction experience preferred.
Current certification in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration (O2 within 30 days of hire).
Lifeguard certification.
Successful completion of the Y in Central Maryland swim test.
Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.
Market context
In Maryland, swim instructor openings often draw candidates with prior teaching experience and current safety credentials, so demand tends to favor applicants who can start with minimal onboarding. These roles are competitive because employers look for strong water-safety judgment, CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration, with lifeguard certification and a swim test often preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and be ready to describe your instruction experience clearly.
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