Swim Instructor - Abingdon (Ward)

The Y in Central Maryland•Abingdon, MD

3d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Swim Instructor helps swimmers build confidence, develop essential water-safety skills, and progress in their swimming abilities. The instructor leads safe, engaging lessons using the Y’s curriculum and progression standards, creating a supportive and inclusive environment for swimmers of varying ages and skill levels. The role includes supervising swimmers, assessing abilities, communicating with participants and families, maintaining program records and equipment, and promoting continued development through Y swim programs. The role requires comfort working in and around water, clear communication, adaptability, dependability, and availability to work evenings and weekends. Instructors must complete Y Swim Lesson Instructor certification and required training, including new-associate training and Child Abuse Prevention training before their first assigned shift. Associates must follow the Code of Conduct with Youth and applicable requirements for safeguarding and reporting suspected mistreatment. 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 onboarding, certification and training, class shadowing, clearance to teach independently, and the qualifying Spring I teaching schedule.

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.
Must follow the Code of Conduct with Youth, complete child abuse prevention training, and comply with legal reporting requirements.

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.