Swim Instructor - Catonsville

The Y in Central Maryland•Catonsville, MD

3d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Swim Instructor helps swimmers build confidence, develop water-safety skills, and progress in their swimming abilities. The instructor leads safe, engaging lessons using the Y’s curriculum and progression standards, adapting instruction for swimmers of varying ages, abilities, and learning needs. The role includes active supervision, assessing swimmer abilities, maintaining program records and equipment, communicating with participants and families, promoting swim programs, and supporting a safe, positive, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Instructors model the Y’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The position requires a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends. New instructors may qualify for a $200 sign-on and training bonus after completing onboarding, required certification and training, class shadowing, clearance to teach independently, and a qualifying Spring I teaching schedule of at least six group swim-lesson classes. The bonus is subject to applicable payroll withholdings. The anticipated pay range is $16–$20 per hour, with placement based on relevant experience, education, qualifications, and internal equity. Y associates must follow the Code of Conduct with Youth, complete child-abuse-prevention training, and comply with legal reporting requirements.

Requirements

Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
Oxygen Administration certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
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.
Compliance with the Code of Conduct with Youth and legal reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior swim-instruction or coaching experience.
Lifeguard certification.

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.