Swim Instructor - Pasadena

The Y in Central Maryland•Pasadena, MD

3d•$16 - $20

About The Position

The Swim Instructor teaches swim lessons in accordance with YMCA of the USA guidelines, ensures participant safety, and creates an engaging and supportive environment for swimmers. The instructor follows YMCA curriculum, adapts lessons to individual and group needs, assesses swimmer abilities, and supports progress through swim levels. The position also involves preparing lesson areas and equipment, maintaining scheduled class attendance, promoting YMCA swim programs, and upholding a clean, safe, and inclusive environment and the Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Associates are expected to comply with the Code of Conduct with Youth, complete child abuse prevention training, and follow legal reporting requirements to safeguard young people. The anticipated pay range is $16–$20, with placement based on relevant experience, education, qualifications, and internal equity.

Requirements

Meet the qualifications established by the Y in Central Maryland, including being of good character and reputation, capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities, accepting training and supervision, and communicating effectively orally and in writing as applicable.
Hold current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
Obtain Oxygen Administration certification within 30 days of hire.
Successfully complete the Y in Central Maryland swim test.
Have flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.
Complete required new-hire training, including Child Abuse Prevention, before the start date.

Nice To Haves

Prior swim instruction experience.
Lifeguard certification.

Responsibilities

Teach swim lessons using the YMCA curriculum and adapt instruction to individual and group needs.
Ensure participant safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining supervision during lessons.
Assess swimmer abilities and provide appropriate progression through swim levels.
Prepare lesson areas with required equipment and return items to proper storage afterward.
Attend scheduled classes consistently; if unable to attend, secure a substitute and provide lesson plans.
Engage positively 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.
Demonstrate and uphold the Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
Abide by the Code of Conduct with Youth, complete child abuse prevention training, and comply with legal reporting requirements.