Swim Instructor - Ellicott City (Dancel)

The Y in Central Maryland • Ellicott City, MD

4d • $16 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Swim Instructor 1 is responsible for teaching swim lessons in accordance with YMCA of the USA guidelines, ensuring participant safety, and creating an engaging and supportive environment for all swimmers. The Y in Central Maryland is a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us. Associates are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves.

Requirements

• Associates shall be of good character and reputation; capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities; capable of accepting training and supervision; and capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility.
• Current certification in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration (O2 within 30 days of hire).
• Successful completion of the Y in Central Maryland swim test.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.
• Completion of required new hire training, including Child Abuse Prevention, before start date.
• Will be required to walk, stand, kneel, stoop, push, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• While performing duties the employee may occasionally work in the outside weather conditions, and is exposed to wet, cold and /or humid conditions.
• Must be physically able to work in a hot and humid environment with moderate physical exercise.
• Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking.
• Will be exposed to cleaning supplies.
• Will be exposed to pool chemicals.
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Must be physically able to successfully complete required certifications.
• Pool safety and instructional equipment, some computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior swim instruction experience preferred.
• Lifeguard certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons based on YMCA curriculum and adapt instruction to meet individual and group needs.
• Ensure the safety of all participants by enforcing pool rules and maintaining supervision during lessons.
• Accurately assess swimmer abilities and provide appropriate progression through swim levels.
• Prepare and set up lesson areas with required equipment and return items to proper storage afterward.
• Maintain consistent attendance for scheduled classes; communicate appropriately and in advance if unable to attend.
• Positively engage 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 for all.
• Demonstrate and uphold the Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.
• Commitment to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do.
• Strive to be an anti-racist organization.
• Expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed