Swim Instructor - Westminster (Hill)
About The Position
The Swim Instructor helps swimmers build confidence, develop 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. This role includes supervising swimmers, assessing abilities, keeping program records, preparing equipment, and communicating with participants, families, and Y associates. Instructors are expected to model the Y’s core values and help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
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.
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.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive pay
- Generous paid time off
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dependent care FSA
- Employer contribution to the Y retirement fund
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Training and development programs
- $200 sign-on and training bonus for eligible new Swim Instructors who meet the stated requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
