Swim Instructor - Abingdon (Ward)

YMCA Central Maryland • Abingdon, MD

2d

About The Position

The Swim Instructor helps swimmers build confidence, develop water-safety skills, and progress in their swimming abilities. Instructors lead safe, engaging lessons using the Y’s curriculum and progression standards, creating a supportive and inclusive environment for participants of varying ages, abilities, and skill levels. The role includes actively supervising swimmers, assessing abilities, providing instruction and feedback, maintaining program records and equipment, and communicating with participants, families, and Y associates.

The position requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Prior swim-instruction or coaching experience and lifeguard certification are preferred. Instructors must have current CPR/AED and First Aid certification, complete required Y certifications and training, and successfully complete the Y in Central Maryland swim test. Oxygen Administration certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

The anticipated pay range is $16–$20 per hour, with placement based on relevant experience, education, qualifications, and internal equity. Eligible new instructors may receive a $200 sign-on and training bonus after completing the specified onboarding, certification, 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Eligible new Swim Instructors may receive a $200 sign-on and training bonus subject to the stated eligibility requirements and applicable payroll withholdings.

What This Job Offers

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