Swim Instructor - Westminster (Hill)

YMCA Central Maryland • Westminster, MD

2d

About The Position

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.

The role involves teaching and adapting swim lessons, supervising swimmers and enforcing pool-safety rules, assessing swimmer abilities, maintaining lesson equipment and program records, and communicating with participants, families, and Y associates. Instructors also coordinate qualified substitute coverage when needed, promote Y swim programs, maintain a clean and welcoming environment, and model the Y’s core values.

The anticipated pay range is $16–$20 per hour. New Swim Instructors may be eligible for a $200 sign-on and training bonus if they meet the stated hiring, training, shadowing, clearance, and Spring I teaching-schedule 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior swim-instruction or coaching experience preferred.
• Lifeguard certification preferred.

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.

Benefits

• $200 sign-on and training bonus may be available to qualifying new Swim Instructors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed