Swim Instructor (Advanced Level) - Arnold (Greater Annapolis)

YMCA Central Maryland•Arnold, MD

About The Position

As an Advanced Swim Instructor, you help intermediate and advanced swimmers strengthen their skills, improve stroke technique, build endurance, and gain confidence in the water. You combine swim instruction and coaching to provide safe, engaging lessons that support each swimmer’s continued development. The role leads lessons using the Y’s curriculum and progression standards, adapts instruction to individual needs, assesses swimmer progress, and maintains active supervision and pool safety. Instructors also prepare and store equipment, maintain program records, communicate with swimmers, families, and Y associates, and support continued enrollment. They coordinate qualified substitute coverage when needed, maintain required certifications, complete assigned training, and model the Y’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The schedule may include evenings and weekends. Eligible new Advanced Swim Instructors may receive a $200 training bonus after meeting the stated hiring, onboarding, certification and training, shadowing, independent-teaching clearance, and Spring I class-scheduling requirements. The bonus is subject to applicable 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 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.