Swim Instructor - Towson (Orokawa)

The Y in Central Maryland•Towson, MD

7d•$16 - $20

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 lessons, supervising swimmers, assessing abilities, maintaining program records and equipment, communicating with participants and families, and supporting the Y’s mission and core values. New Swim Instructors may be eligible for a $200 sign-on and training bonus if they meet the stated onboarding, certification, training, shadowing, clearance, and Spring I teaching-schedule requirements. The anticipated pay range is $16–$20 per hour, with placement based on relevant experience, education, qualifications, and internal equity. Y associates must abide by the Code of Conduct with Youth, complete child abuse prevention training, and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.

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.
Dependability and ability to communicate clearly with swimmers and families, as reflected in the role description.
Comfort working in and around the water and ability to adapt instruction to different ages, abilities, and learning needs.

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.