Swim Instructor (Advanced Level) - Arnold (Greater Annapolis)
About The Position
The Advanced Swim Instructor helps intermediate to advanced swimmers strengthen their skills, improve stroke technique, build endurance, and gain confidence in the water. The instructor combines teaching and coaching to provide safe, engaging lessons that support each swimmer’s continued development, following the Y’s curriculum and progression standards. The role includes adapting instruction to individual needs, assessing progress, maintaining pool safety and program records, communicating with swimmers and families, and supporting continued participation in swim programs. Instructors must maintain required certifications and complete assigned training. They are also expected to follow the Y’s Code of Conduct with Youth and its requirements for safeguarding young people. New Advanced Swim Instructors may be eligible for a $200 training bonus if they meet the stated onboarding, certification, training, shadowing, clearance, and Spring I teaching-schedule conditions. The bonus is processed after those requirements are verified and is subject to payroll withholdings.
Requirements
- Prior experience teaching swim lessons.
- Current Swim Instructor certification through YMCA of the USA, WSI, or an approved equivalent.
- 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.
- Complete required new-associate training, including Child Abuse Prevention, before the first assigned shift.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with intermediate or advanced swimmers.
- Swim coaching or competitive swimming experience.
- Lifeguard certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead swim lessons using the Y’s curriculum and progression standards.
- Coach intermediate and advanced swimmers in stroke technique, endurance, and skill development.
- Adapt instruction, drills, and activities to meet individual swimmer needs.
- Assess swimmer progress and provide accurate, constructive feedback.
- Maintain active supervision and enforce pool-safety requirements.
- Prepare and properly store lesson equipment.
- Maintain required attendance, progress, and program records.
- Communicate professionally with swimmers, families, and Y associates.
- Support participant retention and continued enrollment in swim programs.
- Coordinate qualified substitute coverage and provide lesson plans when an absence is necessary.
- Maintain required certifications and complete assigned training.
- Model the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Follow the Code of Conduct with Youth, complete child-abuse-prevention training, and report suspected mistreatment as required.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules.
- Competitive pay.
- Generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Dependent care FSA.
- Employer contribution to the Y retirement fund.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Training and development programs.
- Potential $200 new-hire training bonus, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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